Oven-Baked Blooming Onion (Print Version)

Crispy oven-baked blooming onion with paprika, panko, and savory spices—pub-style, no deep-frying needed.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Onion & Coating Wash

01 - 1 large sweet onion
02 - 2 eggs
03 - 60 ml milk

→ Breading

04 - 120 g panko breadcrumbs
05 - 60 g all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Finishing

11 - Spray oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Cut off a thin slice from the root end to stabilize the onion. Keeping the root intact, slice the onion into 12–16 vertical sections, stopping about 1 cm from the root so the sections remain attached.
02 - Soak the cut onion in ice water for 30 minutes to help the petals separate and bloom.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In a separate bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Drain the onion and shake off excess water. Dip the onion in the egg wash, ensuring all petals are coated. Dredge the onion in the breadcrumb mixture, gently working crumbs between the separated petals for even coverage.
05 - Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with oil. Place the coated onion on the sheet and mist generously with spray oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 30–35 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp.
06 - Remove from oven and serve immediately, accompanied by spicy mayonnaise if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Crisps up in the oven for less grease and cleaner hands
  • Easy to share with a group and makes a beautiful centerpiece
  • No special tools or fryer required
  • Simple pantry ingredients pack a punch of flavor
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly for all your guests
  • Oven baked means much less oil compared to deep frying
  • Perfect for meal prep you can slice and soak the onion ahead
03 -
  • Use a super sharp knife for clean even cuts otherwise the petals will not spread open
  • Soak in ice water to get maximum bloom and crunchy texture on each piece
  • Mist with oil before baking for deep color and irresistible crunch

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