Onion Blossom - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large Vidalia onion
2 Tbsp. flour
1 egg
1 c. cracker crumbs
salt
vegetable oil

Preparation

Cut onion in quarters, then in eighths so it will open like a flower.
Place in boiling water for 1 minute, then into ice water 5 minutes; drain.
Place onion in Ziploc bag with flour; then dip into beaten egg.
Put back into bag with cracker crumbs and chill for 1 hour.
Pour oil 3 inches deep and heat to 375\u00b0.
Fry 5 to 7 minutes and drain on paper towel.
Serve with Ranch dip with horseradish or any other vegetable dip.