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Mini bloomin' onions with buttermilk ranch dip served on a plate

Mini Bloomin' Onions

These crispy mini bloomin' onions are a fun appetizer paired with a smooth buttermilk ranch dip, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the onions
  • 4 small small onions (think pearl to small yellow) Not sweet onion diva levels
  • 1 cup buttermilk Soak onions in buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Fancy paprika if you want to flex
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola) Heat for frying
For the ranch dip
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the tops off the onions and peel them. Make a deep cut in each onion to create petals.
  2. Soak the onions in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
Coating
  1. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Remove onions from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture, coating thoroughly.
Frying
  1. Heat oil in a deep pot for frying.
  2. Fry the onions until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Making the dip
  1. For the ranch dip, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, dill, and lemon juice in a bowl.
Serving
  1. Serve the crispy mini bloomin' onions hot with the ranch dip. Enjoy!

Notes

You can prep the onions and the dip ahead, but fry them right before serving for the best crunch. For baking: coat well and bake on high heat until golden for a different texture.