Description
Bite-Sized Blooming Onions with Buttermilk Ranch Dip Delight are the perfect appetizer that combines a crispy texture with a rich flavor. These mini onion bites are made with sweet Cipollini onions, coated in a seasoned flour mixture, and deep-fried to golden perfection. Paired with a creamy buttermilk ranch dip, they are ideal for game days, parties, or casual snacking. Easy to prepare and sure to please guests of all ages, these delightful morsels will elevate your gathering and leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Cipollini onions
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon spice mix (garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dry mustard, salt, black pepper)
- 4 cups vegetable or canola oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and trim the Cipollini onions.
- Soak the peeled onions in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour with the spice blend.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Coat each onion in the seasoned flour.
- Fry coated onions in batches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, consider double dipping the onions in buttermilk and flour before frying. You can customize your ranch dip by adding herbs like dill or spices for extra flavor.