Mini Bloomin’ Onions with Buttermilk Ranch Dip
Delightful crispy mini bloomin’ onions served with a creamy buttermilk ranch dip.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small onions, preferably sweet
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Slice the tops off the onions and carefully peel off the outer skin.
- Cut each onion into quarters, ensuring not to slice all the way through the center.
- Soak the onions in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in your deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat the soaked onions in the flour mixture.
- Fry the onions for approximately 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, chives, and lemon juice for the ranch dip.
- Serve the warm bloomin’ onions with the ranch dip.
Notes
Making ahead is possible; prep everything in advance and assemble before serving for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Mini Bloomin' Onions, crispy onion, ranch dip, appetizer