Onion Blossoms

• 1 large Vidalia or sweet onion
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 c. crackers
• vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• dark honey mustard or Ranch dressing

1. Peel onion, leaving root intact.
2. Cut vertically in quarters to within 1/2-inch of root.
3. Cut each quarter in thirds.
4. Place onion in boiling water 1 minute, then place in ice water for 5 minutes.
5. Loosen petals. Drain, cut side down.
6. Place flour in zip-top bag.
7. Add onion and shake to coat.
8. Dip onion in egg. Place cracker crumbs in bag.
9. Add onion.
10. Toss to coat.
11. Chill 1 hour.
12. Pour oil to depth of 3-inches in electric fryer or saucepan. Heat to 375u0b0.
13. Fry onion 5 to 7 minutes or until brown. Drain on paper towels.
14. Sprinkle with salt. Serve with honey mustard or Ranch-style dressing.
15. Makes 2 appetizer servings.

vidalia, flour, egg, crackers, vegetable oil, salt, honey

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=667030 (may not work)