Can this be made in under 30 minutes?

Yes, the recipe is designed to be quick and efficient.

Does it work for meal prep?

Most versions store well for one to three days.

Yes, simple swaps can be made for convenience or dietary needs.

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Cut the tops and bottoms off the onions and peel them. Make four deep cuts from the top to about 1 inch from the bottom to create petal shapes.
In a bowl, combine buttermilk and egg. Dip each onion in the buttermilk mixture, then coat with flour.
Dip again in the buttermilk mixture and then coat with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot. Fry the onions until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
For the dip, mix sour cream, dill, parsley, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
Serve the mini bloomin’ onions hot with the creamy buttermilk ranch dip.

Choose small firm onions for the best results. Serve immediately for the best crunch.