Blooming Onion

Ingredients

• 1 large onion
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 cup of beer
• Oil for frying

Directions

1. Start by cutting the top off of the onion and then slicing it downwards into 8 wedges, taking care not to cut all the way through.
2. Mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
3. Pour the beer into a separate bowl.
4. Dip the onion wedges in the beer and then roll them in the flour mixture until completely coated.
5. Fill a large pot with enough oil to fry the onion wedges and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
6. Carefully drop the onion wedges into the pot and fry for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Remove the onion wedges from the pot and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
8. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• The blooming onion was invented in the 1950s by a restaurant in Texas.
• It has become a popular appetizer in many restaurants around the world.
• It is also known as an onion blossom, onion flower, or onion bloom.