Take the onion and cut the top off. Turn the onion upside down and make ½ “cuts to create petals all around the onion.
Remove the peel and any loose onion pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the flour and the seasonings. Set aside. In another bowl combine the milk and eggs and set aside.
In a large pot, fill halfway with oil and set aside.
Take the onion and dip in the flour mixture making sure to coat each petal. Now, dip in the milk mixture and then back in the flour mixture. Tap off the excess.
Place on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
While your onion is freezing, make your dipping sauce.
Now, heat the oil to 400 degrees. Once it reaches the correct temperature, take the onion out of the freezer and slide gently into the oil cut side down. Fry for about 3 minutes until the onion is golden brown.
Turn the heat down to about 350 degrees (medium) then flip the onion over and continue cooking for about 9 minutes until the onion is cooked through and is golden brown.
Remove from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve with the dipping sauce for the perfect comfort food appetizer.
