Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ Onion

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A crispy, golden-brown appetizer that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! This iconic restaurant-style Bloomin’ Onion is coated in a spiced flour batter, deep-fried to perfection, and paired with a creamy, zesty dipping sauce. Perfect for game nights, parties, or anytime you want to wow your guests.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Bloomin’ Onion:

  • 1 large sweet onion (Vidalia works best)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Dipping Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Onion

  1. Peel the onion and cut off the pointy (non-root) end.
  2. Place the onion root-side down. Starting ½ inch from the root, make 16–20 vertical cuts down toward the board, keeping the root intact.
  3. Gently separate the onion “petals” by spreading them apart with your fingers.

2. Set Up the Dredging Stations

  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until smooth.

3. Coat the Onion

  1. Dip the onion into the seasoned flour mixture, coating each petal. Shake off excess.
  2. Dip the onion into the egg-milk mixture, ensuring full coverage.
  3. Return it to the flour mixture for a second coating. Make sure every petal is coated for maximum crispiness.

4. Heat Oil & Fry

  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot to 375°F (190°C). The oil should be deep enough to fully submerge the onion.
  2. Carefully lower the onion root-side up into the hot oil.
  3. Fry for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

5. Make the Dipping Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Adjust seasoning to taste.

6. Serve

Place the hot Bloomin’ Onion on a platter with dipping sauce in the center or on the side. Serve immediately and enjoy the crunch!

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