Like onion rings, bloomin’ onion features an incredible flavor and texture that’s out of this world. It’s also a great appetizer, especially when paired with a special sauce made from mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, horseradish, and spices.
I often prepare a batch of bloomin’ onions for movie night along with other finger snacks. There were moments, of course, that I ended up with leftovers so I came up with a solution–REHEAT!
Bloomin’ onion tastes great when it’s just been taken out from the pan filled with hot oil. Some food enthusiasts get intimidated to reheat it because fried foods tend to become soggy or burnt.
But worry not! Simply use the reheating methods below and trust me, you’ll be able to enjoy the appetizer just as good as the second time around!
How to store bloomin’ onion
Before the warming up process, the first thing that every cook considers is the condition and quality of the food. As a rule, any food shouldn’t be left out for more than two hours at room temperature as this can cause spoilage. It’s also advisable to avoid letting your food leave out at temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
So what will you do if you have leftover bloomin’ onions? It’s simple–store the food in your fridge! Here’s how to do it:
- Place the bloomin’ onion in a glass container with a lid.
- Line the container with a paper towel. This process prevents the food from getting soggy.
- Fold the sides of the paper towel around the onion. Cover the container with the lid.
- Stick it in your fridge.
When properly stored, your leftover bloomin’ onion should last for up to five days in the refrigerator. Make sure to reheat it as soon as possible for the best quality.
Moreover, I don’t recommend freezing your leftover bloomin’ onion because this process loses the food’s original taste and texture.
How to reheat bloomin’ onion
Your main challenge when reheating bloomin’ onion is to learn how to warm it up without having a soggy or burnt result. There are four ways in which you can reheat leftover bloomin’ onion. You can either warm it in an oven, in a frying pan, in an air fryer, or in a microwave.
How to reheat bloomin’ onion in the oven
This method takes time to warm up your bloomin’ onion but this process gives you the taste and texture just like it’s freshly cooked.
Here’s how to warm up bloomin’ onion in the oven:
- Preheat the oven to between 325 and 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Put a wire rank on top of the baking tray. This is to prevent your onion from getting soggy.
- Place the onion on the wire rank then warm it up for 10 minutes.
- Turn your oven to broil for three minutes.
- Remove the onion from the oven and serve with your sauce.
How to reheat bloomin’ onion in a frying pan
If you want to avoid the oven heat, this next reheating technique should do the trick. Here’s how to do it:
- Separate the petals of your bloomin’ onion.
- Heat a large pan on medium to high heat for 2 minutes.
- Place a batch of the petals on the pan. Make sure not to overcrowd it.
- Check if they’re heated thoroughly.
- Take the petals out from the pan once crispy.
How to reheat bloomin’ onion in an air fryer
In case you have an air fryer at home, you should use it to reheat your leftover bloomin’ onion. Warming it using this kitchen helper doesn’t take too much effort. Here’s how to do it:
- Start by spraying a small amount of oil on your bloomin’ onion.
- Place the onion into the air fryer basket.
- Heat kitchen device to between 375 and 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about five to eight minutes.
- Check if it’s heated thoroughly.
- Remove the onions from the basket once they reach the golden-brown perfection.
How to reheat bloomin’ onion in the microwave
Microwaving is a quick way to warm up a bloomin’ onion. But don’t expect too much, bloomin’ onion, when reheated in a microwave, often doesn’t get crispy. I recommend using this method if you’re in a time crunch.
- Find clean cardboard. Make sure that it has no sticker on it.
- Cut it into thin slices using a knife.
- Fold it and put the sliced cardboard on a microwave-safe dish.
- Place your bloomin’ onion on the cardboard.
- Warm it for 45 to 90 seconds depending on the size of your onion.
- Serve and enjoy.
Quick tip: I use cardboard to absorb the grease of the leftover onion. The presence of it also keeps the onion raised, making it easier to reheat.
Tips and trick on warming up bloomin’ onion
There are some things you need to consider so you’ll be successful in warming up bloomin’ onion. Follow these smart tips and tricks below to avoid ending up with a soggy or burnt mess.
- When reheating bloomin’ onion in a microwave, consider placing the onion on cardboard. This is to absorb the excess grease off your leftover food.
- If you’re planning to reheat your onion in a frying pan, ensure to separate the petals so it’s easier to heat the leftovers.
- Put a wire rank on top of the baking tray when you reheat your bloomin’ onion in an oven. This is to prevent your onion from getting soggy.
- Only use the microwave method if you don’t have other options or you’re in a hurry.
The bottom line
There’s almost always a shame when you throw your leftover bloomin’ onions away, considering that this appetizer takes a lot of effort to create.
But now that you’re equipped with only the best ways on how to reheat bloomin’ onions, there’s no reason for you not to bring back their original flavor and texture!
Just make sure to follow the instructions and tips above so you won’t end up with soggy or burnt bloomin’ onions.
How to reheat bloomin’ onion in an oven
Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to reheat your bloomin’ onion using the oven method.
Ingredients
- Oven
- Leftover bloomin’ onion
- Wire rank
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to between 325 and 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Put a wire rank on top of the baking tray. This is to prevent your onion from getting soggy.
- Place the onion on the wire rank then warm it up for 10 minutes.
- Turn your oven to broil for three minutes.
- Remove the onion from the oven and serve with your sauce.