Crispy Baby Blooming Onion Bites
Missing your fairday blooming onion? These crisp pearl onions bring the same fun flavor with none of the fuss. Fry up a big batch (they go quick!) especially during fall football watch gatherings.
Ingredients
2 bags (12-ounce) frozen pearl onions
2 eggs
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons of your favorite seasoning blend (we used Aunt Dee Dee’s Kitchen Salt Free Ranch Dip seasoning)
½ teaspoon black pepper
Fine salt
Vegetable oil for frying (we used peanut)
Directions
Heat oil to 350 degrees.
Thaw onions until softened, then pat completely dry.
Beat eggs in a shallow bowl.
In a second bowl, combine flour and cornstarch with seasonings.
Gently stir onions in the egg wash and pour into colander for excess to drain away. Toss a few at the time in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Put on a tray and let rest 5 minutes to allow batter to cling better. This makes for crispier onions.
Fry onions in batches 4–5 minutes, gently moving about in the oil until golden and crisp. Drain on wire rack. Dust while hot with salt. Best if served immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Recipe Courtesy Of
Culinary Adventurist Wendy Perry is a home economist, blogger and NC food artisan. (WendyPerry.com)
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