How to make a copycat version of Outback Steakhouse's Bloomin Onions in your airfryer

Outback Steakhouse's Bloomin Onions made in an airfryer

Love Outback Steakhouse's Bloomin Onion? With an air fryer and this recipe, you can recreate the popular appetizer at home.

"Good Morning America" teamed up with Chef Cat Cora to recreate Outbacks steakhouse Bloomin onions.

“This is the most recognizable restaurant chain dish in America,” Cora explains about the delectable appetizer.

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Check out the full recipe below.

Ingredients

For the Dip:

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Greek plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
1 tablespoon horseradish
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper taste

For the Onion:

1 large sweet onion (about 1 pound)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch cayenne
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Ground black pepper to taste
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 gallon vegetable oil, as needed, for frying
Kosher salt to taste

Instructions:

Combine all of the dip ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate.
Slice the onion. Whisk the flour, cayenne, paprika, basil, oregano, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. In a small deep bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and 1 cup water.
Place the onion in a separate bowl, cut-side up, and pour all of the flour mixtures on top.
Cover the bowl with a plate, then shake back and forth to distribute the flour.
Check to make sure the onion is fully coated, especially between the "petals." Lift the onion by the core, turn over and pat off the excess flour; reserve the bowl of flour.
Using a slotted spoon, fully submerge the onion in the egg mixture (spoon on top, if necessary).
Remove and let the excess egg drip off, then repeat the flowering process. Refrigerate the onion while you heat the oil.
Fill a large deep pot with at least 3 inches of the oil, leaving 2 inches of space at the top.
Heat the oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 400 degrees.
Pat off excess flour from the onion. Using a wire skimmer, carefully lower the onion into the oil, cut-side down.
Adjust the heat so the oil temperature stays close to 350 degrees.
Fry about 3 minutes, then turn the onion over and cook until golden, about 3 more minutes; drain on paper towels.
Season with salt and serve with the dip.

Editor's note: This was originally published on Feb. 4, 2022.