Description
This Blooming Onion Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy dip perfect for pairing with crispy blooming onions, onion rings, and other fried appetizers. Made with a blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, and classic seasonings, it adds a delicious zing and depth of flavor to your favorite fried snacks.
Ingredients
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Blooming Onion Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir thoroughly to blend all the flavors together.
- Season to taste: Stir the sauce until smooth and well combined. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper to your liking to enhance the seasoning.
- Chill (optional): For best flavor, refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and deepen, making the sauce more delicious.
- Serve: Serve the blooming onion sauce chilled alongside crispy blooming onions, onion rings, or other fried appetizers for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, increase the cayenne pepper slightly or add a dash of hot sauce.
- The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a teaspoon of milk or water and stir to combine.
- This sauce complements a variety of fried foods, not just onion-based dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
