Best 5 Outback Bloomin Onion Recipes

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**Indulge in the Legendary Outback Bloomin' Onion: A Culinary Journey of Crispy Delight and Savory Flavors**

Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with the iconic Outback Bloomin' Onion, a dish that has captivated taste buds worldwide. This colossal appetizer, a symphony of crispy textures and bold flavors, is a centerpiece of Outback Steakhouse's menu and has become a beloved classic. Our comprehensive guide unveils the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece, offering a collection of meticulously crafted recipes that empower you to recreate this iconic dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. From selecting the perfect onion to mastering the art of the perfect batter, we'll walk you through each step of the process, ensuring that your homemade Bloomin' Onion rivals that of the renowned steakhouse. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or crave a unique twist, our diverse selection of recipes caters to every palate. Dive into the classic Outback Bloomin' Onion recipe, or experiment with exciting variations like the Spicy Bloomin' Onion, sure to ignite your taste buds with its fiery kick. For those seeking a healthier alternative, our Air Fryer Bloomin' Onion offers a guilt-free indulgence, delivering the same crispy goodness with reduced oil. And for a truly unforgettable experience, try our Bloomin' Onion with Cheese Dip, a harmonious blend of creamy cheese and crispy onion that will leave you craving more. With our detailed instructions and expert tips, you'll master the art of crafting the perfect Bloomin' Onion, impressing your friends and family with this iconic dish that embodies the spirit of Outback Steakhouse.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE BLOOMIN' ONION



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This is the whole Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion Sha-bang! I've done it twice for Superbowl and it's great-easier to do the second time but not hard at all.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Vegetable

Time 24m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1/3 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
24 ounces beer
4 vidalia onions (I use walla wallas here in Calgary)
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 pint mayonnaise
1 pint sour cream
1/2 cup tomato chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons creamed horseradish
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 dash black pepper
1 dash cayenne

Steps:

  • ---------Alrighty-forthe seasoned flour-----------.
  • combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne-mix well.
  • --------Creamychili sauce--------.
  • combine mayo, sour cream, chili sauce and cayenne-mix well.
  • --------Dippingsauce----------.
  • Blend everything together well and let sit for 2 hours-refidgerated- or overnight.
  • --------Andfor the batter---------.
  • Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended.
  • Add beer and mix well.
  • Cut about 3/4 inch off top of onion and peel.
  • Cut into onion 12-16 vertical wedges but do not cut through bottom root end.
  • Remove about 1 inch of petals from center of onion (You can place the cut onions in cold water for a few hours to help "open" them up -- just make sure that you drain them well).
  • Dip in seasoned flour and gently shake to remove excess.
  • Seperate peatls to coat thoroughly with batter.
  • Gently place in a fryer basket and deep fry at 375-400 for 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Turn over and fry 1 1/2 minutes more or until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Place onion upright in a shallow bowl and remove center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.
  • Serve hot with chili sauce and dipping sauce.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE BLOOMIN' ONION AND SAUCES



Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion and Sauces image

copy cat recipe said to be the real thing. I can't tell.

Provided by alberta smith

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 15

FOR THE BATTER:
1/3 c cornstarch
1 1/2 c cups flour
2 tsp garlic, minced
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
24 oz beer
4 large vidalia onions
FOR THE SEASONED FLOUR:
2 c flour
4 tsp paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the Seasoned Flour: Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne until well blended.
  • 2. Prepare the Batter: Mix cornstarch, flour, and seasonings until well blended. Add beer, mix well.
  • 3. Prepare the Onion: Cut about 3/4″ off top of onion and peel.
  • 4. Cut into onion 12 to 16 vertical wedges, but do not cut through bottom root end.
  • 5. Remove about 1″ of petals from center of onion. You can place the cut onions in cold water for a few hours to help "open" them up (just make sure that you drain them well).
  • 6. Dip onion in seasoned flour and remove excess by gently shaking.
  • 7. Separate petals and dip in batter to coat thoroughly.
  • 8. Gently place in fryer basket and deep fry at 375 to 400 for 1 1/2 minutes.
  • 9. Turn over, and fry an additional 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 10. Drain on paper towels.
  • 11. Place onion upright in a shallow bowl and remove center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.
  • 12. Serve hot with dipping sauce and chili sauce.
  • 13. Outback Dipping Sauce: Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons ketchup 2 teaspoons creamed horseradish 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1 dash black pepper 1 dash cayenne Directions: Blend everything together well and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

OUTBACK BLOOMIN' ONION



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i used to work at outback and the only batter they use is a normal egg wash 10 eggs per 1 gal of milk. you dust w/ flour then dip in egg wash and then flour again and fry.

Provided by Teresa Johnson

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 23m

Yield 4-6 onions

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 eggs
2 gallons milk
4 vidalia onions (4 to 6 Inch Diameter) or 4 texas sweet onions (4 to 6 Inch Diameter)
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 pint mayonnaise
1 pint sour cream
1/2 cup tomato chili sauce
1/2 tablespoon cayenne

Steps:

  • Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended.
  • Add beer, mix well.
  • Cut about 3/4" off top of onion and peel.
  • At "Outback" they soak them cutside down in water to spread them out before "breading" them!
  • Cut into onion 12-16 vertical wedges but do not cut through bottom root end.
  • Remove about 1" of petals from center of onion.
  • Dip onion in seasoned flour and remove excess by shaking.
  • Separate petals to coat thoroughly with batter.
  • Gently place in fryer basket and deep-fry at 375-400 for 1-1/2 minutes.
  • Turn over and fry 1-1/2 minutes longer or until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core with circular cutter or apple corer.
  • Serve hot with Creamy Chili Sauce.

COPYCAT OUTBACK BLOOMIN' ONION



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Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 22

For the dipping sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 tablespoons cream-style horseradish
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash ground black pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
For the onion:
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1 jumbo sweet yellow or white onion ( 3/4 pound or more)
Vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • To make the dipping sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, salt, oregano, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Set aside or chill until ready to use. For the onion: In a medium bowl big enough to hold the onion, whisk together the egg and milk until well-combined. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, peppers, paprika, oregano, thyme and cumin. To cut the onion: First slice 3/4 inch to 1 inch off the top and bottom of onion. Remove papery skin. Use a thin knife to cut a 1-inch diameter core out of the middle of the onion. Use a very sharp, large knife, preferably with a thin blade, to slice the onion several times down the center to create the "petals." First slice through the center of the onion to about 3/4 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 you've cut the onion 16 times. Do not cut down to the bottom. Spread apart the petals. The onion sections tend to stick together, so you'll want to separate them to make coating easier. To help separate the petals, plunge the onion into boiling water for 1 minute and then into cold water. Dip the onion in the milk mixture, and then coat it liberally with the dry ingredients. Again separate the petals and sprinkle the dry coating between them. When the onion is well-coated, dip it back into the wet mixture and into the dry coating again. Let the onion rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes while you get the oil ready. Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pot to 350 degrees. Make sure you use enough oil to cover the onion completely. Fry onion right side up for 10 minutes or until it turns brown. Remove and drain on a rack or paper towels. Open the onion wider from the center so you can place a small dish of the dipping sauce in the center.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE BLOOMIN ONION RECIPE - (4/5)



Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by Treebs

Number Of Ingredients 24

Batter
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
24 ounces beer
4 vidalia onions
Seasoned flour
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Outback Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons creamed horseradish
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1 dash black pepper
1 dash cayenne

Steps:

  • 1. for the seasoned flour-combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne-mix well. 2. For the Dipping sauce - Blend everything together well and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. 3. For the batter -Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended. 4. Add beer and mix well. 5. Cut about 3/4 inch off top of onion and peel. 6. Cut into onion 12-16 vertical wedges but do not cut through bottom root end. 7. Remove about 1 inch of petals from center of onion (You can place the cut onions in cold water for a few hours to help "open" them up -- just make sure that you drain them well). 8. Dip in seasoned flour and gently shake to remove excess. 9. Separate petals to coat thoroughly with batter. 10. Gently place in a fryer basket and deep fry at 375-400 for 1 1/2 minutes. 11. Turn over and fry 1 1/2 minutes more or until golden brown. 12. Drain on paper towels.

Tips:

  • Use a mandoline slicer to get thin, even onion slices.
  • Soak the onion slices in ice water for at least 30 minutes to remove the harshness.
  • Use a combination of flour, cornstarch, and bread crumbs for the coating to ensure a crispy texture.
  • Season the coating with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for added flavor.
  • Use a deep fryer or large pot filled with oil to fry the onion until golden brown and crispy.
  • Drain the onion on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Serve the blooming onion with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or horseradish sauce.

Conclusion:

The Outback Bloomin' Onion is a delicious and impressive appetizer that is perfect for parties or gatherings. With its crispy coating and tender, flavorful onion center, this dish is sure to be a hit. By following the tips and instructions provided in this recipe, you can easily make this iconic appetizer at home. So gather your ingredients, fire up the fryer, and get ready to enjoy this classic dish!

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