Mim'S Onion Blossums

• 1 large onion
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 c. saltine cracker crumbs
• vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• commercial dark honey mustard or Ranch dressing

1. Peel onion, leaving root intact.
2. Cut onion vertically into quarters, cutting to within 1/2-inch of root end.
3. Cut each quarter vertically into thirds.
4. Place onion in boiling water for 1 minute; remove and place in ice water for 5 minutes.
5. Loosen "petals" if necessary.
6. Drain onion, cut side down.
7. Place flour in a Ziploc bag; add onion, shaking to coat.
8. Dip onion in egg.
9. Place fine cracker crumbs in a Ziploc bag; toss onion to coat.
10. Chill onion for 1 hour.
11. Pour oil to depth of 3-inches in an electric fryer or heavy saucepan.
12. Heat oil to 375u0b0.
13. Fry onion 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown.
14. Drain on paper towels.
15. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.
16. Serve with sauce of your choice.

onion, flour, egg, saltine cracker crumbs, vegetable oil, salt, honey

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=145333 (may not work)