Pressure Cooker Blooming Onion and More: Y'all Gonna Love These Recipes
This blooming onion recipe brings Outback vibes to your kitchen with a crispy, seasoned crust made easy using a pressure cooker and a simple, flavorful coating.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 large sweet onions
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- vegetable oil for frying (enough to cover the onion while frying)
Instructions
Instructions
- Peel your onions and trim off the top but keep the root intact.
- Place onion cut-side down. Make 16 cuts around from top down, about 0.5 inch from root.
- Flip over and gently separate layers to bloom.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, paprika, cayenne, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in milk until smooth.
- Dredge the onion in the flour mixture, coating each petal evenly.
- Dip onion in egg wash, ensuring full coverage.
- Return onion to flour mixture for a second coating.
- Heat oil to 375°F in a deep fryer or pot. Carefully lower onion, root side down, into oil.
- Fry for about 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil using slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight container. Reheat in oven for crispiness. Freezing is fine if wrapped well; avoid microwave to preserve texture.