Description
Take your outdoor dining experience to the next level with this delicious Grilled Blooming Onion recipe. This stunning appetizer is perfect for backyard barbecues, game days, or any gathering where flavor takes center stage. The smoky grilling adds a unique twist to the classic blooming onion, featuring a crispy outer layer and tender inside that’s sure to impress your guests. Serve it with a variety of dipping sauces like ranch or spicy mayo to enhance the flavor even further. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have an eye-catching dish ready in no time!
Ingredients
- 2 large onions
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the onions by slicing off the top and making vertical cuts to create petals without cutting through the root.
- Dip the onion into a mixture of barbecue sauce and beaten egg, ensuring each petal is coated.
- Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs mixed with seasonings over each petal.
- Preheat your grill to 400°F and place the onions in a cast iron skillet, cooking for about 30 minutes with the lid closed.
- For dipping sauce, mix mayonnaise with additional barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 grilled blooming onion (90g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Opt for sweet onions like Vidalia for best results. Ensure even cuts for consistent cooking. Experiment with different spices in your breadcrumb mixture for added flavor.