Onion Blossom - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 c. saltine cracker crumbs
vegetable oil
commercial dark honey mustard or Ranch style salad dressing

Preparation

Peel onion, leaving root end intact.
Cut onion vertically into quarters, cutting to within 1/2-inch of rooted end.
Cut each quarter vertically into thirds.
Place onion in boiling water 1 minute; remove and place in ice water 5 minutes.
Loosen petals if necessary.
Drain onion, cut side down.
Place flour into a zip-top plastic bag.
Add onion, tossing to coat.
Chill 1 hour.
Pour oil to depth of 3 inches into an electric fryer or heavy saucepan and heat to 375\u00b0.
Fry onions 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with salt, if desired.
Serve onions with dark honey mustard or Ranch style salad dressing.