Deep Fried Onion Flower Recipe
Making a Deep Fried Onion Flower at home is fun, simple, and very tasty. This beautiful snack looks like a blooming flower. The crispy layers open up when fried, and the flavor is bold, crunchy, and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 large white onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Oil for deep frying
- Optional dipping sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Onion
- Cut off a small piece from the top of the onion. Keep the root attached so the petals stay together during frying.
Remove the Outer Skin
- Peel off the onion skin carefully. Hold the onion tight so the layers stay firm and do not break apart.
Slice the Onion into Petals
- Place the onion root-side down. Make several cuts from top to bottom. Do not cut the root so the onion stays whole.
Open the Onion Flower
- Turn the onion over. Use your fingers to gently spread the petals apart. Separate them slowly to avoid breaking.
Soak in Ice Water
- Place the onion in ice water for 10 minutes. This helps the petals open wider and become crispier when fried.
Mix the Dry Coating
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder until well combined.
Prepare the Wet Batter
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk together. Whisk until smooth without any lumps.
Coat the Onion in Dry Mix
- Take the onion out of the water. Pat it dry. Cover the onion completely in the flour mixture.
Dip in the Wet Batter
- Place the onion into the egg mixture. Make sure the batter reaches every petal inside and outside.
Coat Again in the Dry Mix
- Place the onion back into the flour mixture. Press gently so the coating sticks well to the petals.
Heat the Oil
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pot. Oil must be very hot, around 180°C, for a crispy finish.
Fry the Onion Flower
- Place the coated onion into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Turn it gently if needed.
Remove from Oil
- Take out the fried onion using tongs. Be careful because the oil will be very hot.
Drain Extra Oil
- Place the fried onion on a plate with paper towels. This removes extra oil and keeps it crispy.
Serve Warm
- Serve the onion flower hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy the crispy petals and bold flavor.
Notes
- Use a large, firm onion for the best flower shape. Soft onions may fall apart.
- Always keep the root attached to hold the petals together.
- Double coating gives extra crunch, so do not skip the second layer of flour.
- Use very cold water to open the petals more.
- Add cayenne pepper for extra heat if you like spicier food.
- Add herbs like parsley or oregano for a different flavor.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Try air-frying for a lighter, less oily version.
- Serve with spicy mayo, ranch, or garlic sauce for extra taste.