Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom Recipe
The Texas Roadhouse Cactus Blossom Recipe is a tasty appetizer. It has crispy onion petals with a spicy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
For the Onion:
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying as needed
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Onion: Peel the onion and cut a small base. Make vertical cuts without slicing through. Soak in ice water for 30 minutes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: Whisk buttermilk and egg in another bowl until smooth.
- Coat the Onion: Dip the onion into the wet mix, covering it fully. Then, coat evenly in the dry mix.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil to 375°F in a deep fryer or pot.
- Fry the Onion: Lower the onion into the oil with tongs. Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Remove and place on paper towels to drain oil.
- Make the Sauce: Stir together all the ingredients in a bowl to make the sauce.
- Serve Hot: Put the crispy onion on a plate and serve with sauce.
Notes
- Use a large, sweet onion for better flavor.
- Keep the oil at 375°F for perfect crispiness.
- Soak the onion in ice water to help the petals open.
- Double-dip for extra crunch in the coating.
- Change the spice level to your taste.