Onion Blossoms - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large Vidalia or sweet onion
2 Tbsp. flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 c. crackers
vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
dark honey mustard or Ranch dressing

Preparation

Peel onion, leaving root intact.
Cut vertically in quarters to within 1/2-inch of root.
Cut each quarter in thirds.
Place onion in boiling water 1 minute, then place in ice water for 5 minutes.
Loosen petals. Drain, cut side down.
Place flour in zip-top bag.
Add onion and shake to coat.
Dip onion in egg. Place cracker crumbs in bag.
Add onion.
Toss to coat.
Chill 1 hour.
Pour oil to depth of 3-inches in electric fryer or saucepan. Heat to 375\u00b0.
Fry onion 5 to 7 minutes or until brown. Drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with salt. Serve with honey mustard or Ranch-style dressing.
Makes 2 appetizer servings.