I absolutely love onions – could you tell?!<\/p>\n

Onions rings were ALWAYS something I would get anytime they were on a menu.<\/p>\n

I especially loved the dipping sauce you would get with a bloomin onion so today I’m gonna show you how to make naked onion rings AND that fabulous bloomin onion sauce!<\/p>\n

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* Naked Onion Rings *<\/p>\n

Onions (yellow or white work best)<\/p>\n

Fat of your choice (I like oil and butter or bacon grease)<\/p>\n

Salt, Pepper, Paprika, Oregano<\/p>\n

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Cut off ends of onions and carefully peel off outside rings<\/em><\/p>\n

Slice onions into 3\/4 inch slices<\/em><\/p>\n

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Preheat pan to medium high heat and add fat of your choosing <\/em>(if using butter, be sure to add oil as well or butter will burn)<\/p>\n

Place onion slices flat in hot pan<\/em><\/p>\n

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Do not disturb onion slices for a few minutes to allow bottom to brown, then carefully flip over, keeping slice intact, to brown other side.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Once all onion slices have been flipped, sprinkle tops with salt, pepper, paprika and oregano<\/em><\/p>\n

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Once onions are browned on both sides and starting to soften, separate the rings and season again with salt, pepper, paprika and oregano. I like to add a bit more butter at this stage and I continue to cook until onions are caramelized but don’t let them get too soft. You want them softened but still with a bite to them<\/em> (don’t be afraid to taste your food while cooking, if it needs more salt, add it!)<\/p>\n

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These are delicious with just about any sauce:<\/p>\n

ranch<\/a>, chipotle mayo<\/a>, spicy mayo<\/a>\u00a0or even sugarfree bbq sauce or ketchup!<\/p>\n

My favorite way to serve naked onion rings is with bloomin onion sauce, and it couldn’t be easier to make!<\/p>\n

* Bloomin Onion Sauce *<\/p>\n

1\/2 cup mayo
\n2 tablespoons sugar free ketchup
\n2 tablespoons horseradish
\n1\/4 teaspoon paprika
\n1\/4 teaspoon salt
\n1\/8 teaspoon oregano
\ndash black pepper
\ndash of cayenne pepper<\/p>\n

Mix everything and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving<\/em>
\n(I usually make half of this recipe)<\/p>\n

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This sauce is so full of flavor and it’s amazing served with cheesy mushroom chicken and the best damn cauli mash<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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If you’re a fan of onion rings – you’ll LOVE these!<\/p>\n

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