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A golden crispy onion ring dipped in a creamy, orange-hued Blooming Onion Sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Zesty Tang Blooming Onion Sauce

This vibrant and creamy Blooming Onion Sauce offers the perfect balance of tang, spice, and savory notes, elevating your homemade blooming onion or any fried appetizer. It's incredibly easy to whip up!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zesty Tang Blooming Onion Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise full-fat recommended for creaminess
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp prepared horseradish drain excess liquid if watery
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to your spice preference
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice optional, for extra tang

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice (if using).
  2. Add the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper to the bowl.
  3. Whisk all ingredients together thoroughly until the sauce is completely smooth and all spices are well incorporated. Ensure there are no lumps.
  4. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as desired. You might want more cayenne for extra heat, more lemon for tang, or additional salt and pepper.
  5. For best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional but highly recommended.
  6. Serve chilled with your favorite blooming onion, French fries, onion rings, or other fried appetizers.

Notes

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. For a thinner sauce, you can add a tiny splash of milk or water, one teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. If you don't have fresh lemon juice, a tiny splash of apple cider vinegar can be a substitute for the tang.