The combo of the flour, paprika, sweet onion, then a hint of cayenne is flavor overload. Blend up the Panko in a food processor to make the crumbs more fine (optional). Hi Carolyn! Hi Grace, you can swap it out for arrowroot or even cornstarch if you can have that. What a great idea for Superbowl Sunday, and I love that they’re baked instead of fried. Needless to say, I had to finally give this recipe a go! Is there a way you could post a video “how to” on how to cut them? Thanks for sharing. Honestly, if you served this onion appetizer to someone who had no idea what paleo or gluten free is, they couldn’t tell a bit of difference. Vegetable or Peanut Oil – or any other oil with a sufficient smoke point and neutral flavor. Serving size in recipe notes above. Nope, you could try just dipping them into a bit of almond milk but the batter won’t stick as good. Your email address will not be published. The blooming onion get’s it’s name because after it’s cut, it looks very similar to a flower. I believe Steves Paleo Goods and Tessamaes has a compliant ketchup! In an effort to go down my foodie bucket list, this blooming onion concept immediately came to mind. Doing a Whole30 sucks right now but I am going back to Paleo after this. You may share a photo with a link back instead. You took that excuse away, and I’ll be forever grateful! If you love fun modern vegan eats, you have to try this vegan. Watch closely so it doesn’t burn. I’m kind of afraid at how easy the recipe is…I’m in big trouble! Required fields are marked *, Rate this recipe I promise it doesn’t have to be. Could you sub the tapioca starch for something else? I may not be in the path of a snowstorm, but I think these little gems would be good no matter the weather! Place bloom-side-up on the baking sheet. Here are some of my favorites that pair nicely: A healthy, easy baked blooming onion recipe - yes, really! Hello & Happy Thursday!! Vegan Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, Creamy Vegan Lemon Orzo Pasta with Spinach. Eggs – Part of the glue. If you’re from the U.S.  you’re well versed on this dish as it was iconic at the pedestrian Chili’s chain. Tag @wickedspatula or #wickedspatula! I don’t say that for health reasons–I mean, if it’s only once in a while, I’ll happily be unhealthy if it tastes better!–but baking is so much less mess. Next, carefully coat the onion blossoms with melted coconut oil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Those look so good and I love that I don’t need to fry them. I’m adapting this to not use egg …with a thinned avocado/ coconut oil Dip. ; Almond flour: A healthy way to get a fried texture without actually frying. In hopes to create a healthier alternative I decided to skip the frying, switch up the egg for more a thicker flour coating, and opt for Panko and simply grind it into a dust to resemble breadcrumbs. Eggs: If you need to make this Blooming Onion without egg, you can use any egg replacement that you like. No skiing though, because we’re in the plains, but also because I have a rotten knee that I don’t think would mix well with hurtling down a mountain. It’s a handful of ingredients, baked, crispy, the sauce is like pure heaven, a much healthier version, great for entertaining, no greasy mess, perf for any season, and non vegan approved. Don’t forget the horseradish sauce! 3. HMMMMM. We just had a big snow day here too. If you happen to have leftover baked blooming onion, you can store it in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container. Is one enough to get the whole onion coverd? thx for sharing. Did you sub one for one the amount of coconut flour for tapioca? Your email address will not be published. The onions were so crunchy and good thing is it baked! Get exclusive recipes delivered straight to your inbox plus a FREE iTunes Vegan Desserts E-book with over 40 Recipes! Typically a blooming onion utilizes egg and breadcrumbs, which also have egg, are fried, and have a slight crisp outer edge. Today we all know Chili’s is the furthest thing from real food, however, this blooming onion was such a fun concept that it was just burned into your mind. ★★★★★. Lightly spray entire onion with oil. Fresh vegan recipes delivered straight to your inbox plus a FREE Vegan Dessert E-Book with over 40 recipes! Mmm, blooming onions are one thing my whole entire family loves and this recipe they loved as well! ★☆ I'll teach you how to cut a blooming onion and how to make a blooming onion that's healthy, gluten-free and paleo friendly. Cover and place in the refrigerator until it is ready to use. You just have to make or buy apples compliant versions if you’re being 100% Paleo. Can’t believe how awesome these were! Make the dipping sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together vegan mayo, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, garlic powder and oregano. When you first look at an onion blossom, you might be terrified that you won’t be able to cut it right. When freezing, place in a freezer bag first, then the airtight container. ★☆ Thanks for pointing that out! It may be worth a try though. Combine until smooth and there are no remaining clumps. Batter should be fairly thick.