OnionYou’ll need extra-large onions for this recipe.
Seasoned Flour Mix
1Cupflour
2teaspoonspaprika
1teaspoonssugar
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
Onion Batter
3/4Cupflour
1teaspoongarlic powder
1tablespoonpaprika
3/4teaspoonpepper
1/8teaspooncayenne pepper
1 1/2Cupcornstarch
1/2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoongarlic salt
12ouncesbeer (for the batter)
Canola Oil: For deep frying.
Instructions
Blooming Onion Texas Roadhouse Preparation Steps:
Mix the Chili-Horseradish Dipping Sauce by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, chili sauce, cayenne pepper, and horseradish sauce. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large stockpot to 375-400°F (190-205°C).
Slice the onion, leaving about an inch of uncut onion near the opposite root end. Remove about 1 inch of the center petals.
Toss the onions in the seasoned flour to coat well.
Combine the remaining flour, paprika, pepper, cornstarch, salt, garlic salt, and beer to make the batter. Whisk until smooth.
Dip the floured onions in the batter, allowing the excess batter to drip off.
Carefully place the battered onions into the hot oil using a fryer basket. Cook for about 90 seconds, flip, and cook for an additional 90 seconds.
Serve the Cactus Blossom with the spicy dipping sauce or any other preferred dip.
Presentation
The Cactus Blossom is presented like a flower by separating the onion “petals” after frying, giving it the appearance of a blooming onion.
It’s a Texas-sized, golden-fried onion that delivers a crispy, savory experience with each bite.