Onion Blossom

• 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 1 c. saltine cracker crumbs
• vegetable oil
• commercial dark honey mustard or Ranch style salad dressing

1. Peel onion, leaving root end intact.
2. Cut onion vertically into quarters, cutting to within 1/2-inch of rooted end.
3. Cut each quarter vertically into thirds.
4. Place onion in boiling water 1 minute; remove and place in ice water 5 minutes.
5. Loosen petals if necessary.
6. Drain onion, cut side down.
7. Place flour into a zip-top plastic bag.
8. Add onion, tossing to coat.
9. Chill 1 hour.
10. Pour oil to depth of 3 inches into an electric fryer or heavy saucepan and heat to 375u0b0.
11. Fry onions 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
12. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.
13. Serve onions with dark honey mustard or Ranch style salad dressing.

vidalia, flour, egg, saltine cracker crumbs, vegetable oil, honey

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=738970 (may not work)