Title: Onion Blossom!
Categories: Appetizer Side
Yield: 4 Servings

ONION BLOSSOM

1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion 2 tb all-purpose flour 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 c saltine cracker crumbs : vegatable oil 1/2 ts salt (optional) commercial dark honey-mustard or Ranch-style salad dressing Peel onion, leaving root end intact. Cut onion vertically into quarters, cutting to within 1/2 inch of root end. Cut each quarter into thirds. (If you mess up on the cutting technique, you can chop that onion for another use and start again with a new one)

Place onion in boiling water 1 minute; remove and place in ice water 5 minutes. Loosen "petals" if necessary. Drain onion, cut side down.

Place flour in a zip-top plastic bag; add onion, shaking to coat. Dip onion in egg.

Place cracker crumbs in plastic bag; add onion, tossing to coat. Chill 1 hour.

Pour oil to depth of 3 inches into an electric fryer or heavy saucepan, and heat to 375 degrees.

Fry onion 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt, if desired. Serve onion with dark honey-mustard or Ranch-style salad dressing. By HANRE on

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