Your new favorite recipe will be this incredibly tasty onion boil! This is going to be the finest onion you’ve ever tried, despite the fact that it sounds a little strange.
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On TikTok, this recipe for onion boil is becoming very popular! It’s delicious eaten with rice for a meal or as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients for Viral Onion Boil
Yellow Onion: You can use a Vidalia onion, which is sweeter, or a standard yellow onion.
Make your own unique combination of Cajun seasoning.
The classic flavor of a “boil” is greatly enhanced by Old Bay seasoning.
Kosher salt enhances the onion’s inherent flavor.
A little herbaceous flavor is added with dried parsley. If you don’t have it, you can omit it!
Garlic powder offers a delicious allium taste.
A tiny bit of heat is added using black pepper.
The foundation of the sauce is made of unsalted butter, which also contributes delicious flavor!
Quantities are listed on the recipe card.
Variations & Substitutions
Lemon Pepper Seasoning: Some people use lemon pepper, which has a delightfully zesty citrus flavor, in this dish.
Additional dried herbs, such as oregano, thyme, and rosemary, can be added.
Ingredients For viral onion Boil
- One big yellow onion
- One-half teaspoon of Cajun seasoning
- Half a teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning
- One-half teaspoon of kosher salt
- One-half teaspoon of dried parsley
- One-half teaspoon of garlic powder and one-half teaspoon of black pepper
- One tablespoon of melted butter
Guidelines
- Set the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cut off the onion’s ends on both sides. Scoop out the middle of the onion about halfway down with a melon baller or spoon. - On a baking sheet with a rim, place the onion in the middle of a large piece of aluminum foil. Combine all the spices, then scoop half of them into the onion and sprinkle it all over.
- Add the remaining spices after pouring the butter in the middle.
- To form a packet, bring the foil’s sides together. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
- After taking the onion out of the oven, carefully remove the foil. Serve right away.
Remarks
Storage: If stored in an airtight container, leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to four days.
Nutrition: 1g; 165 kcal; 14g of carbohydrates; 2g of protein; 12g of fat; 7g of saturated fat; 4g of polyunsaturated fat; 31 mg of cholesterol; 1260 mg of sodium; 2g of fiber; and 6g of sugar.
Conclusion
This viral onion boil proves that the simplest ingredients can create the most unforgettable flavors. With its tender, buttery center and perfectly seasoned layers, this recipe transforms an everyday onion into a comforting, crave-worthy dish.
Whether you enjoy it as a side, a snack, or served over rice, it’s an easy recipe that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. If you love trying viral food trends that actually taste amazing, this onion boil is one you’ll want to make again and again.