Blooming onions are a delicious when warm, but when cold, you can bring them back to taste by reheating them. There are a number of ways to reheat bloomin’ onions without getting them soggy or burnt. It is possible to reheat bloomin onions and still retain their initial crispness but this will depend on whether you had originally deep-fried or air-fried the onions. When it comes to warming up deep-fried blooming onions, you can use either the oven, air fryer, deep fryer, or a pan, whereas air-fried onions can be reheated either in the oven, air fryer, or in a pan because deep frying tends to make them get soggy. There are other ways to warm up bloomin onions such as microwaving them however, that may leave them all soggy and mushy if you do not do it well. Below is a clear description of how you can warm up blooming onions.
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The Microwave Method To Reheat Blooming Onion
One of the most effective ways to heat up your bloomin onion is in the microwave. A microwave is going to give you quick results, but your onions might not be as crisp. However, you can get better results with a piece of cardboard, preferably corrugated and without any stickers or labels on it and follow these steps;
- Fold your cardboard like an accordion, and make thin slices with a knife so that it is easier to fold if necessary. Try to get the cardboard level because you will need to put your onion on top of the accordion, which you will place inside of a microwave-safe dish to keep it folded up well and to collect any grease that drips off the onion.
- This type of tray provides airflow and it keeps your onions raised so that they do not get soggy. It may not be the perfect solution, but it this trick makes a significant difference
- You can then place your bloomin onions in the microwave and heat them up on medium to low heat and serve when ready,
The Oven Method To Reheat Blooming Onion
The oven is another effective way of reheating your bloomin onion. Follow these steps to warm up your bloomin onion. The oven is also an effective way to reheat blooming onions without getting them soggy.
- First, preheat your oven to 425F.
- While your oven is warming up, place a wire rack inside a large baking tray and place your leftover onion on top of it.
- The rack is important because it allows grease to drip off your onion, and keeps it from sitting in a pool of moisture and getting soggy,
- Also, the rack allows for the airflow to crisp up the bottom as well as the sides and top.
- Let it warm up for about 10 minutes or so and then turn your oven to broil. This will heat up the outer layer, so keep a close eye on your onion to keep it from burning,
- When it begins to sizzle and brown a little bit extra, take it out.
- Your bloomin onion will only take 3 – 4 minutes to broil, however, this will vary depending on how long it takes your oven to make the switch to broil.
Air frying
Reheating blooming onions in an air fryer is also very effective because it leaves them with a nice crispy texture if done correctly.
To reheat blooming onions in an air fryer;
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F,
- Spray the onions with a little bit of cooking oil,
- Put them in the air fryer for about 5-10 minutes or until they regain their crispness,
- Serve when ready,
Pan frying
You can also a pan to reheat blooming onions, make sure that you detach the petals first for them to warm up evenly,
Follow these steps;
- Depetal your onion to individual segments,
- Place them on a pan in a single layer,
- Put your bloomin’ onions on medium heat,
- Warm them up for 2 minutes or until they start to sizzle,
- Turn your bloomin onions over and warm for another 2 minutes or until they crispy on both sides,
- Serve when ready,
Deep Frying
You can also deep fry blooming onions to warm them up, however, deep frying is your last option since it tends to live the bloomin onions a little soggy.
Here’s how to go about it:
- Heat your oil to 350F
- Dip in the onions for 2 to 3 minutes
- Put them in a lined colander to rid of the excess oil. You can also use a paper towel to pat your bloomin onions dry if need be.
- Serve when ready,
How long Can You Keep Blooming Onion For
In order to prolong the shelf life of a blooming onion, put them in a glass container that is well-lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Seal the container tightly with a lid and put it in the fridge. If you store the blooming onions this way they can stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
How To Store a Cooked Blooming Onion
If you are left with some leftover bloomin’ onion, you need to make sure that you store them well so that when you go to reheat them, they taste just as good the second time around.
- Take them out of the take-out container and place them into a glass Tupperware container that has been lined with paper towel.
- This will help soak up some of the moisture and grease and keep them from getting soggy as the bloomin onions sits,
- Then fold the sides of the paper towel around your bloomin onion and put on a lid, making sure it’s nice and airtight,
- You can then place the bloomin’ onion in the fridge,
Blooming onions will keep in your fridge for about 4 to 5 days, but the quality will steadily decrease each day, so you need to reheat them as soon as possible.
