Sauce for Blooming Onions

Transform your blooming onion into a show-stopping appetizer with this zesty and creamy sauce for blooming onions. Ready in just five minutes, this flavorful dipping sauce combines pantry staples like mayonnaise, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce with a kick from horseradish, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. A splash of lemon juice adds a bright tang, while garlic and onion powders build depth and balance. Perfectly spiced and irresistibly smooth, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully not only with blooming onions but also with fries, chicken tenders, or veggie platters. Refrigerate it for 30 minutes for maximum flavor infusion, and serve it chilled to elevate any fried dish to restaurant-quality delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1.5 teaspoons Prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and ketchup, mixing until smooth and even in color.

Step 2

Add the prepared horseradish, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to the bowl.

Step 3

Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and freshly squeezed lemon juice, ensuring all ingredients are fully integrated.

Step 4

Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper to taste, stirring well.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more cayenne pepper for extra spice or lemon juice for added tanginess.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled alongside a blooming onion or your favorite fried appetizers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(297.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1821.1

Total Fat 177.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 239.3mg	0%
Sodium 1395.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 7.0g
Protein 1.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0.6IU	0%
Calcium 25.1mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 158.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.4%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 13.3%