Blooming Onion Bites with Dipping Sauce Recipe

Combine all dip ingredients and set aside.

Cut the onion in half vertically and make slices down the onion to make wedges. In a bowl, toss flour and seasonings except seasoning salt. In a second bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and water.

Ensure onion slices are separated and place the onion wedges in a large freezer bag. Add about ¾ cup of the flour mixture and shake well to coat.

Using a fork, gently lift out about 6 onion wedges and put them into the egg mixture. Using a fork, remove them from the egg mixture and into the flour mixture in the bowl. Toss to coat.

Place on a rack while coating all of the onions. Gently tap the rack to remove excess flour before frying.

Heat deep fryer or a couple of inches of oil in a pan to 360 to 375 degrees F. Place the onions into the deep fryer or oil in small batches for about 6 minutes or until browned and crispy. Be sure not to overcrowd them.

Remove from oil, drain on paper towels and sprinkle with seasoning salt. Serve hot with dipping sauce.