Indulge in a tantalizing culinary experience with our gluten-free Chex blooming onions, an irresistible appetizer that combines crispy, golden-fried onion petals with a delectable bacon-chipotle dip. This mouthwatering dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a game day gathering, a party, or a cozy night in.
Our carefully crafted recipe uses gluten-free Chex cereal as the base for the blooming onions, ensuring that individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease can enjoy this classic appetizer without compromise. The onion petals are coated in a flavorful batter, then fried until golden brown, creating a crispy exterior that yields to a tender, juicy interior.
Complementing the blooming onions is a rich and smoky bacon-chipotle dip, made with a blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled bacon, chopped chipotle peppers, and a hint of cayenne pepper. The creamy, tangy dip perfectly balances the crispy, savory onion petals, making each bite a delightful explosion of flavors.
This recipe article provides detailed instructions for preparing both the gluten-free Chex blooming onions and the bacon-chipotle dip, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this impressive dish at home. The article also includes helpful tips and suggestions for variations, such as using different types of gluten-free flour or adjusting the spice level of the dip.
Get ready to wow your friends and family with this delectable gluten-free Chex blooming onions with bacon-chipotle dip. Its combination of crispy texture, savory flavors, and creamy dip is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
CHEX® BLOOMING ONIONS WITH BACON CHIPOTLE DIP
Chex® cereal keeps the blooming onion crunchy for dipping!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix Dip ingredients in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Crush cereals. In large bowl, mix crushed cereals, flour, salt and spices. In another large bowl, beat milk and eggs with whisk.
- Cut 1/2 inch off pointed end of onion; peel onion, leaving bottom stem. Cut 1-inch diameter core out of middle of onion. Using very sharp, large knife, cut through center of onion to about three-fourths of the way down. Turn the onion 90 degrees and cut it again in an X across the first cut. Keep cutting the sections in half, very carefully until the onion has been cut 16 times. Do not cut down to the bottom of the onion. Spread the "petals" of the onion apart. Coat onion with cereal mixture, separating petals and sprinkling dry coating between them. Dip onion into egg mixture, then into cereal mixture again. This double-dipping ensures a well-coated onion; some of the coating will wash off when frying the onion.
- Repeat step 3 with remaining onion, cereal mixture and egg mixture.
- In deep fat fryer or heavy saucepan, place enough oil to just cover onion. Heat oil to 350°F. Using slotted spoon, slowly place 1 coated onion at a time into hot oil. Adjust heat to keep oil at 350°F. Fry 3 minutes; turn onion with slotted spoon. Fry 3 to 4 minutes longer or until onion is golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Serve hot with dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
BAKED BLOOMING ONION WITH SPICY DIPPING SAUCE
This Baked Blooming Onion is an easy recipe that's good for you. This Gluten Free Healthy Blooming Onion uses almond flour and the spicy dipping sauce includes Greek yogurt, hot sauce and chili powder for a kick!
Provided by Becca Ludlum
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400º F
- Cut off the top of your onion (not the root), remove the outer layer of the onion and discard.
- Place the recently cut, flat part of the onion on the cutting board, root side up.
- Starting about ½ inch from the root, cut the onion straight down. Go all the way around the onion with evenly spaced cuts.
- Turn the onion back over and allow the onion petals to fan out, then remove the center of the onion.
- Place the onion on a cookie sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and water.
- In a second bowl, mix together the almond flour, garlic salt, paprika, and pepper.
- Lightly sprinkle the onion with the flour mixture. Then spoon some of the egg mixture and, using a silicone basting brush, coat the onion with the egg mixture. (You may not need to use all of the egg mixture)
- Cover the onion with the almond flour mixture. Using a spoon to get into all of the layers of the onion.
- Bake your onion for 20-25 minutes until browned and onion petals are soft.
- While the onion is baking, mix the Greek yogurt, hot sauce, chili powder, and garlic salt together in a bowl. Set aside in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF
- Cut off the top of your onion (not the root), remove the outer layer of the onion and discard.
- Place the recently cut, flat part of the onion on the cutting board, root side up.
- Starting about ½ inch from the root, cut the onion straight down. Go all the way around the onion with evenly spaced cuts.
- Turn the onion back over and allow the onion petals to fan out, then remove the center of the onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and water.
- In a second bowl, mix together the almond flour, garlic salt, paprika, and pepper.
- Lightly sprinkle the onion with the flour mixture. Then spoon some of the egg mixture and, using a silicone basting brush, coat the onion with the egg mixture. (You may not need to use all of the egg mixture)
- Cover the onion with the almond flour mixture. Using a spoon to get into all of the layers of the onion.
- Place the onion in your air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes. Or until browned and onion petals are soft.
- While the onion is air frying, mix the Greek yogurt, hot sauce, chili powder, and garlic salt together in a bowl. Set aside in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 1047 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BLOOMING ONION AND DIPPING SAUCE
This batter-fried onion and a spicy dipping sauce will get your party going any day!
Provided by Jackie Smith
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- To make sauce: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, 1/3 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon oregano, a dash ground black pepper and cayenne pepper; mix well. Keep sauce covered in refrigerator until needed.
- To make the batter: In a medium bowl, beat egg and add milk. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, ground black pepper, oregano, thyme and cumin; mix.
- To slice onion: slice 1 inch off of the top and bottom of the onion and remove the papery skin. Use a thin knife to cut a 1 inch diameter core out of the middle of the onion. Now use a very sharp, large knife to slice the onion several times down the center to create 'petals': First slice through the center of the onion to about three-fourths of the way down. Turn the onion 90 degrees and slice it again in an X across the first slice. Keep slicing the sections in half, very carefully until the onion has been cut 16 times. Do not cut down to the bottom of the onion. (The last 8 slices will be difficult, be careful).
- Spread the 'petals' of the onion apart. To help keep them separate you could plunge the onion into boiling water for 1 minute and then into cold water.
- Dip the onion into the milk mixture and then coat it liberally with the flour mixture. Again separate the petals and sprinkle the dry coating between them. Once you're sure the onion is well-coated, dip it back into the wet mixture and into the dry coating again. This double-dipping ensures you have a well-coated onion because some of the coating will wash off when you fry the onion.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make sure you use enough oil to completely cover the onion when it fries.
- Fry the onion right side up in the oil for 10 minutes or until it turns brown. When the onion has browned, remove it from the oil and let it drain on a rack or paper towels. Open the onion wider from the center so that you can put a small dish of the dipping sauce in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 843.8 mg, Sugar 4 g
BACON BLOOMING ONION CHEX MIX®
Spicy bacon and onion flavors in an easy to make Chex mix®.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 250°F.
- In large bowl, mix snack mix, French-fried onions and bacon. In small bowl, mix melted butter and remaining ingredients. Pour butter mixture over snack mixture; toss to coat.
- Spread mixture on ungreased 15x10-inch pan. Bake 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Opt for gluten-free crispy rice cereal to maintain the authentic Chex cereal flavor while catering to dietary restrictions. - Elevate the flavor of the blooming onions by using a combination of spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. - For a golden-brown and crispy exterior, coat the onion slices in a mixture of olive oil, melted butter, and grated Parmesan cheese. - Ensure the onions are sliced thinly and evenly for a uniform cooking experience. - Bake the blooming onions in a single layer to prevent overcrowding and uneven cooking. - Experiment with different types of fillings like cheese, cooked bacon, and herbs to customize the blooming onions to your preference.Conclusion:
Gluten-free Chex blooming onions, paired with a tantalizing bacon chipotle dip, offer a unique and delectable appetizer that caters to various dietary needs. Using simple ingredients and a few culinary techniques, you can create this impressive dish that will be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a flavorful snack, these blooming onions deliver a crispy, savory, and unforgettable culinary experience. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.
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