Baked Blooming Onion

Ingredients

  • - FOR THE ONION -
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • - FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE -
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon horseradish
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2: Cut stem off onion and place flat side down.  Cut 1/2″ from the root down, into 12 to 16 sections, making sure not to cut through the root.  Flip over and pull sections of onion out gently to separate petals.

Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with water.  Dip onion into egg wash, using a spoon to coat fully if needed.

Step 4: In another medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.  Dredge onion with bread crumb mixture, again using a spoon to coat fully if needed.

Step 5: Bake onion until golden and tender, 18 to 10 minutes.

Step 6: Make the dipping sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayo, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano.  Season with salt and serve.

Enjoy this great recipe from Delish!