Bloomin' Onion

==Ingredients==
* 1 large onion
* ice water
* boiling water
* 4 eggs beaten
* 2 tbsp flour
* 1 cup cracker crumbs 
==Directions==
# Select a well-rounded onion.
# Peel outer skin off.
# Leave root intact and cut off any hanging roots.
# Using a small, sharp knife, divide onion into four sections by making 2 cuts crosswise, beginning at the top and cutting toward root, stopping about ½" away.
# Cut each section twice.
# Place onion in bowl of enough boiling water to cover it and leave for 5 minutes.
# The sections, or petals, will begin to open.
# Remove onion from water and immerse into ice water, which will further the opening.
# Drain well by turning upside down on paper towel.
# Put flour into paper bag, add onion and shake gently to coat with flour.
# Roll floured onion in beaten egg to cover.
# Put cracker crumbs or coating in bag, add onion, and shake gently to coat.
# Refrigerate 1 hour before deep frying in oil to golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. 
Category:Vegetarian appetizer Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Cracker crumb Recipes