Onion Blossom - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Peel onion, leaving root end intact. Cut vertically into quarters. Cut to 1/2-inch of root end. Cut each quarter vertically into thirds and place onion in boiling water 1 minute. Remove and place in ice water 5 minutes. Loosen \"petals\" if necessary. Drain, cut side down. Place flour in Ziploc bag. Add onion; shake well. Dip onion in egg. Place cracker crumbs in bag. Add onion, tossing to coat. Chill 1 hour. Pour oil to depth of 3-inches into electric fryer or saucepan and heat to 375\u00b0. Fry onion 5 to 7 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Serve with honey mustard or Ranch. Makes 2 appetizer servings.