Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion

This crispy and golden Bloomin’ Onion is just like the one from Outback Steakhouse! It’s crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and served with a delicious dipping sauce. A perfect appetizer for sharing!

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Ingredients Needed:

• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 2 tablespoons paprika 
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 
• 12 ounces beer
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 Vidalia onions or other large sweet onions
• Bloomin’ Onion Sauce or Creamy Chili Sauce 

How To Make Bloomin Onion?

1. Make the batter: In a large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, cornstarch, minced garlic, salt, 2 teaspoons paprika, and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Add beer and whisk until smooth.
2. Prepare the seasoned flour: In another bowl, combine 2 cups flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, 4 teaspoons paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Cut the onion: Slice 3/4 inch off the top of each onion and peel the outer skin. Cut into 12-16 wedges, leaving the root intact. Remove 1 inch from the center petals and gently separate them.
4. Coat the onion: Dip the onion into the seasoned flour, making sure it’s well coated, then shake off excess. Dip it into the batter, making sure to coat all petals. Finally, dip it back into the seasoned flour for extra crunch.
5. Fry the onion: Heat oil to 375°F – 400°F in a deep fryer or large pot. Carefully lower the onion into the oil and fry for 1 1/2 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. Serve: Place the Bloomin’ Onion in a shallow bowl, remove the center core using an apple core, and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Recipe Tips:

• Choose the right onion: Use Vidalia onions or other large sweet onions for the best flavor. Regular yellow onions can be too strong and overpowering.
• Keep the onion intact: When cutting the onion, don’t slice through the root. The root holds the petals together and keeps the onion from falling apart while frying.
• Coat every petal well: When dipping in batter and flour, gently separate the petals to make sure every part is coated evenly. This helps create a crispy and well-seasoned onion.
• Check the oil temperature: Keep the oil between 375°F – and 400°F. If the oil is too cool, the onion will soak up too much oil and become greasy. If it’s too hot, it will burn quickly.
• Drain properly after frying: Let the onion sit on paper towels for a few minutes after frying to remove extra oil. This keeps it crispy and prevents it from becoming soggy.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the Bloomin’ Onion cool completely, then store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Reheat: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Place the Bloomin’ Onion in the basket and heat for 3-5 minutes until crispy and warm.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 600 kcal
• Total Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 617mg
• Potassium: 633mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 125g
• Dietary Fiber: 7g
• Sugars: 17g
• Protein: 15g