Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• Vegetable oil for frying
• For sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp horseradish
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1Cut off 1/2 inch from the top of the onion and peel
2. 2Cut onion into 16 wedges, leaving the root intact so the onion stays together
3. 3Turn onion cut side down and make 4 downward cuts, then make 4 more cuts between those
4. 4Spread petals apart and remove center core
5. 5Mix flour and all dried spices in a bowl
6. 6Beat eggs and milk together in another bowl
7. 7Dip onion in egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture, making sure to coat between petals
8. 8Repeat coating process once more
9. 9Heat oil to 375°F in a deep fryer or large pot
10. 10Fry onion for 3 minutes, then turn over and fry 3 more minutes until golden brown
11. 11Drain on paper towels
12. 12For sauce: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, and garlic powder
13. 13Serve bloomin onion hot with dipping sauce