Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion Recipe
The Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion is a must have for groups of 4 or more. It's the perfect pick me up for a dinner party and you'll be the talk of the town with such a presentation.
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ( divided use)
- 4 Vidalia onions or other large sweet onions
- 12 ounces beer
- 2 tablespoons paprika (divided use)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper ( divided use)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bottle Bloomin’ Onion Sauce or Creamy Chili Sauce to serve
- To make the batter, combine the cornstarch, minced garlic, and salt with 1 1/2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of paprika, and 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper. Mix well. Add the beer and mix to combine.
- To make the seasoned flour, combine the garlic powder and cayenne pepper with 2 cups of flour, 4 teaspoons of paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Mix well.
Trim approximately 3/4 inch from the top of each onion and remove the outer skin. Slice each onion into 12 to 16 wedges vertically, ensuring not to slice through the bottom root end. Extract roughly 1 inch of the inner layers from the center of the onion. Gently separate the onion layers if desired, but be cautious not to overdo it to maintain the onion's integrity.
Dip the onions in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip the onions into the batter, gently spreading the petals apart to make sure each one is evenly coated. Finally, dip the onions back into the seasoned flour for a second coating.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375°F to 400°F. Gently place the onions into the fryer basket and deep-fry for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Remove the onions from the fryer and drain on paper towels.
- To serve, place the onion upright in a shallow bowl and remove the center core with a circular cutter or apple corer. Serve hot with Bloomin’ Onion Sauce or Creamy Chili Sauce.
Special Tip: If you slice the onion and then soak it in ice water for about an hour it will give you that “bloom” or open up so you can have it prepared the same way they do at Outback Steakhouse. Enjoy!