Awesome Blossom (Print Version)
Golden battered onion petals paired with creamy zesty sauce. Perfectly crunchy and packed with flavor.
# Ingredients:
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1 large Vidalia onion.
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2 tablespoons sour cream.
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2 tablespoons mayo.
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
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1 1/2 teaspoons horseradish.
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1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup.
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1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder.
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Oil for deep frying.
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1/4 teaspoon table salt.
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1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika.
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
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2 tablespoons cornstarch.
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1 1/2 teaspoons paprika.
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk.
# Directions:
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Whisk together the mayo, ketchup, sour cream, horseradish, and spices. Let it rest in the fridge.
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Peel the onion, trim the root base lightly, slice downward into even sections while keeping the root whole.
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Stir the flour, seasonings, and cornstarch together until evenly combined.
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Toss onion with the flour, dip in the buttermilk, and then coat it again with the spiced flour mix.
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Carefully fry in hot oil (375°F) for about 4-6 minutes until crust is golden brown.
# Notes:
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Vidalia onions bring out a sweeter taste.
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Don't cut off the root, so the layers stay together.
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Keep the oil's heat steady while frying.