Almost-Famous Bloomin' Onion Recipe

Name: Almost-Famous Bloomin' Onion
Prep time: 54 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon drained horseradish; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon drained horseradish
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

	PREP TIME 54m	COOK TIME 6m	TOTAL TIME 1h
YIELD 4 servings

Instructions

Combine all of the dip ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate.
Slice the onion (see Cook's Note). Whisk the flour, cayenne, paprika, thyme, oregano, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. In a small deep bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and 1 cup water.
Place the onion in a separate bowl, cut-side up, and pour all of the flour mixture on top. Cover the bowl with a plate, then shake back and forth to distribute the flour. Check to make sure the onion is fully coated, especially between the "petals." Lift the onion by the core, turn over and pat off the excess flour; reserve the bowl of flour.
Using a slotted spoon, fully submerge the onion in the egg mixture (spoon on top, if necessary). Remove and let the excess egg drip off, then repeat the flouring process. Refrigerate the onion while you heat the oil.
Heat the oil in a large deep pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 400 degrees. Pat off excess flour from the onion. Using a wire skimmer, carefully lower the onion into the oil, cut-side down. Adjust the heat so the oil temperature stays close to 350 degrees. Fry about 3 minutes, then turn the onion over and cook until golden, about 3 more minutes; drain on paper towels. Season with salt and serve with the dip.

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