This eye-catching dish is sure to impress your guests! A whole onion is cut and battered to resemble a beautiful lotus flower, and then deep-fried with potato slices to crispy perfection. Serve it up with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer or side dish.

Quick Info

⏱️ 40 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 89%

Tags

[North American] • [Vegetarian] • [Appetizers] • [Snacks] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour]

Ingredients

• 5 quarts vegetable oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne
• 3 tablespoons salt, divided
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 medium russet potatoes
• 1 large white onion
• Finely chopped parsley, for garnish
• Ketchup, for serving
• Ranch dressing, for serving

Instructions Preview

1. Heat the oil in a 6-quart (5 ½ L) Dutch ov…
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, garlic po…
3. In a liquid measuring cup with a spout, wh…

…and 16 more steps

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Recipe by: Frank Tiu • From: Tasty