It has been a while since I last savored a bloomin onion, also occasionally known as “a bloomer”.
So I was curious how to reheat one.
You know, that thing where you get a little dish with an onion in it, and then you have to eat it before it gets cold.
What is the best way to reheat a bloomin onion?
A bloomin onion isn’t just any old onion.
It’s actually a miniature onion.
And while they aren’t quite as large as your average onion, they’re still pretty darn big.
They’re also very fragile, so you need to be careful when handling them.
Here are a few ways to reheat a bloomin onion:
Wrap it up tightly in aluminum foil and place it on a microwave-safe plate.
Microwave for 2 minutes on high power.
Cook it in boiling water for 10 minutes.
Place it in a saucepan filled with salted water and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Use tongs to remove it from the pan and place it on a paper towel to dry off.
Then place it back into the pan and heat it over medium heat until warmed through.
Reheat it in a microwave-safe container and add 1 teaspoon of butter to the top.
Place it in the microwave for 30 seconds on high power followed by 30 second intervals of medium power until heated throughout.
Bake it at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
How to make a bloomin onion sandwich
This is a great option if you want to save some time, but not lose any flavor.
To make this sandwich, you need to slice the onion thinly into half-moon shapes.
The slices should be about 1/4 inch thick.
Then take a piece of bread, and lay down a thin layer of mayonnaise or cream cheese.
Next, put three pieces of onion on top of the mayo or cream cheese.
Finally, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add another slice of bread and press down firmly.
Cut it in half and enjoy!
What is the most effective way to reheat a bloomin onion?
I didn’t think this question would be much of a problem for me, but then I remembered that I’m not the only person who eats them.
And so, I decided I would find out once and for all what the best way to reheat a bloomin onion is.
The answer, unfortunately, wasn’t very clear.
There are several different ways that people reheat their bloomin onions, but none really seem to work for everyone.
Some people like to pop it in the microwave, some use a pan on medium-low heat, and others put it under the broiler or stick it in the oven.
Then there’s the option of using a blow dryer, which I can’t imagine anyone would actually do.
So I went online and did a little bit of research.
The first place I looked was Reddit for answers.
I found a few threads asking this exact same question, and they were full of people trying to figure out the best way to reheat a bloomin onion.
However, I didn’t see any definitive answers.
That got me thinking.
Perhaps I could try to replicate the methods that other people used.
This led me to YouTube.
Specifically, I watched this video on Howcast (which is a website that specializes in educational videos) because I thought it might offer up some useful information.
It did. In fact, I learned a lot from watching the video.
Here are three things you should know if you want to reheat your bloomin onion.
How long does it take to reheat a bloomin onion?
If you’re eating it out of the fridge or from a container, I imagine it takes about 20 minutes to heat up.
If you’re cooking it yourself, it should be ready after around 10-15 minutes of boiling water, depending on your desired doneness.
Now, if you’re looking for some tips on how to reheat a bloomin onion, I’m here to help!
Is it better to reheat a bloomin onion in the oven or microwave?
I decided to find out by heating up my last bloomin onion in two different ways, and then comparing them both to see which is best for reheating.
I also included a third option in case you don’t feel like eating your onions raw in the first place.
What happens if you don’t reheat a bloomin onion properly?
I ordered a bloomin onion appetizer last night at a local bar.
When it arrived, it looked like this:
Okay, so it looks like a normal small onion on the outside, but what is inside?
The answer: A tiny little pile of breadcrumbs.
It wasn’t even a proper onion, just some crumbs mixed with some yellowish liquid.
The waiter told me to put it back on the table and then come back later for it because they were out of onions.
He didn’t tell me anything about the liquid or the breadcrumbs.
So I returned later and took a bite.
This is what I got:
I couldn’t believe what I was eating.
I tried some more bites, and it kept tasting the same way.
It didn’t taste like an onion at all. It tasted like something very bland.
I asked the waiter about the breadcrumbs, and he said they were supposed to be breaded onions, but they ran out.
I’m not sure exactly why they did this to me, but I can only assume it has something to do with the fact that I ordered the “onion soup” appetizer.
I’ll never understand why anyone would want to eat this, especially after my experience.
If you haven’t eaten a bloomin onion yet, I recommend you try it—it’s delicious.
But if you’re reading this article, and you’re wondering why the waiter gave you this disgusting food, here are six things you should do instead.
What are the consequences of not reheating a bloomin onion properly?
The first time I ordered a bloomin onion, I thought it was just a normal onion.
But once it came out of the oven, I realized it wasn’t really an onion at all — it was a small piece of bread topped with some sort of creamy filling.
The creamy filling is made from onions, but it’s called something else, too!
So what do you call it?
Well, it’s called a “bloomin” onion, and it’s quite different from your average onion.
Bloomins are usually white on the outside, but they can also be red or yellow.
They’re hollow inside, which means they don’t contain any actual onion flesh, but rather a mixture of onion powder, cream cheese, and other ingredients.
When you eat them, you’ll notice they’re very soft and squishy.
That’s because the cream cheese has melted into the onion powder.
And here comes the problem.
If you don’t reheat a bloomin onion correctly, the result will be a mushy mess.
Instead of being nice and crispy, the onion turns into a gooey mess.
It doesn’t taste good either, because the flavor of the onion itself is lost in the process.
And if you reheat it incorrectly, it takes way longer for the onion to get crispy again after you take it off the heat.
Here’s how to reheat a bloomin onion properly so you get the best results possible.
What are some tips for reheating a bloomin onion?
I didn’t expect to find out much about this particular dish, but I was surprised by how many people were willing to talk about it online.
It turns out that these things aren’t all that rare, and they’re actually pretty easy to make if you know what you’re doing.
Here are some tips for reheating a bloomin onion!
How can you avoid ruining a bloomin onion when reheating it?
There are several ways to go about this, but if you want to keep your food fresh for a long time, you should probably try to freeze it first.
This is because most of the bacteria that cause food poisoning live on or near surfaces, so freezing will kill almost all of them.
If you do not plan on freezing it, however, you can still make sure that your bloomin onions stay fresh for quite some time by keeping them in the refrigerator.
In fact, you can even use them up fairly quickly this way, provided that you don’t add any other ingredients to them.
So what happens if you put a bunch of raw onions in the fridge and forget about them?
Well, they’ll start rotting pretty quickly, especially if they’re exposed to light.
As such, you need to take precautions when you store them.
Ideally, you should cover them with something to prevent light from getting into the container, like plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or paper towels.
However, if you’re short on storage space, you may be able to just leave the onions out and hope that they don’t rot too much.
If you don’t want to risk it, however, you can always buy a few containers of raw onions, which you can then refrigerate until you’re ready to use them.
Now that you know how to keep your bloomin onion fresh, you may be wondering how to actually cook it.
There are two main methods: sauteed and steamed.
Sautéing
Steaming
Roasting
Deep frying
Grilling
1. Sautéing
When you sauté an onion, you heat it over medium-high heat, but not enough to burn it.
You then let the onions slowly brown, stirring occasionally to ensure that they don’t stick to the pan.
When you remove the onion from the pan, you drain off excess oil, season it with salt and pepper, and serve it immediately.
2. Steaming
When you steam an onion, you heat it over high heat, but not enough to burn it.
You then place it directly into water, and let it simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
Once you’ve removed the onion from the pot, you drain off excess liquid, slice it into rings, and serve it immediately.
3. Roasting
You roast an onion by cutting it into wedges, drizzling it with olive oil, and placing it onto a baking sheet.
Then you pop it into a 400°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes, turning it halfway through cooking.
After removing it from the oven, you toss it with butter and sea salt, and serve it immediately.
4. Deep frying
You deep fry an onion by slicing it into rings, dipping each ring into flour, egg, bread crumbs, and seasoning, and then frying it in hot vegetable oil until golden brown.
Serve it immediately after draining off excess oil.
5. Grilling
You grill an onion by grilling it over direct heat.
You can either cut the onion into slices, or chop it into chunks, depending on the size of the onion.
You then brush the onion with olive oil, sprinkle it with salt, and grill it for about 5 minutes per side — again, depending on how big your onion is.
Remove the onion from the grill and serve it immediately.
6. Boiling
You boil an onion by submerging it in boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes.
You then drain it, and slice it into rings.
You can also peel the skin off the onion before boiling it, which makes it easier to remove once it has cooled down.
Serve it immediately after draining off excess water.
7. Consider mobile advertising
The best way to increase your chances of finding a recipe that uses a specific ingredient is to search online.
However, many people use their phone instead, and these days, you can advertise on your phone using ads.
For example, you might see an ad for a local bar that serves onion soup, and you could click on it to find out how to make it yourself.
This means that you can save money by buying ingredients in bulk, and you can easily find recipes that use your favorite ingredients.
It’s a win-win situation!
Crispy Air Fryer Blooming Onion
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Oil for spraying
Instructions
- Cut the top ½-inch part off the onion to make a flat surface and then gently peel the skin off. Leave the root on. Place the onion flat (cut) side down on a cutting board. Take the knife and, starting ½-inch away from the root, make 4 cuts to slice onion into 4 even quarters. Then make two or three slices down the onion in between each quarter to make 12-16 slices in total. Flip the onion over and separate the petals.
- In a medium-sized bowl mix flour with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano and parsley until well combined. In another bowl beat the eggs. Pour in milk and whisk together. Season with salt and pepper.
- Take the onion and place it into the flour mix and coat. Using your hands gently separate petals and sprinkle with the mixture. Turn the onion over and shake off excess flour.
- Dip the onion in the egg and milk mixture. Using a spoon, spread it all over onion.
- Move the onion back to the first bowl and repeat the coating process.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350ºF (180ºC).
- Carefully transfer onion to the air fyer and spray with oil. Air fry for about 15 minutes or until crispy and golden. Re-spray if needed halfway through.
- Remove the onion from the air fryer and serve. Enjoy!
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