Fried Onion Petals
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Chilling time: 30 minutes (optional, but helps the batter stick!)
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: ~30 to 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Onion Petals:
- 2 large Sweet onions (like Vidalia or Walla Walla) 🧅
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour 🌾
- ¼ cup Cornstarch (the secret to extra crunch!) ✨
- 1 tsp Baking powder 🥄
- 1 tbsp Paprika 🌶️
- 1 tsp Garlic powder 🧄
- 1 tsp Onion powder 🧅
- ½ tsp Cayenne pepper (optional, for a subtle kick) 🔥
- 1 tsp Salt & ½ tsp Black pepper 🧂
- 2 large Eggs 🥚
- 1 cup Whole milk or buttermilk 🥛
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying 🍳
For the Secret Zesty Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup Mayonnaise 🥣
- 2 tbsp Ketchup 🥫
- 2 tbsp Creamy horseradish (add more if you like it spicy!) 🌶️
- ½ tsp Paprika 🌶️
- ¼ tsp Garlic powder 🧄
- A pinch of salt and cayenne pepper 🧂
