Cactus Blossom Texas Roadhouse Recipe [Onion Rings]

Here’s a delicious copycat recipe to create your own Cactus Blossom at home:

Ingredients:

• For the Onion:
  • 1 large sweet onion (Vidalia or similar)
• For the Seasoned Flour:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
• For the Batter:
  • 1 ½ cups cornstarch
  • 1 ¾ cup flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • ¾ tsp pepper
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 12 fl oz beer (cold)
• For Serving:
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Salt, to taste
  • Dipping sauce of your choice (Texas Roadhouse uses a creamy chili horseradish sauce)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Onion: Peel the onion and carefully cut the root end off about ¾ inch. Make 12-16 vertical slices from the top down, stopping about an inch from the bottom so the onion keeps its shape. Gently separate the layers, but don’t pull them apart completely.
2. Seasoned Flour: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
3. Batter: In another large bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, remaining seasonings, and the cold beer until smooth. The batter should be slightly thicker than pancake batter.
4. Heating the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to 375-400°F (190-205°C).
5. Doubling Up: For an extra crispy coating, you can dredge the onion in the seasoned flour first, then dip it in the batter.
6. Frying the Onion: Carefully pick up the onion by the stem and dip it completely into the batter, letting any excess drip off. Slowly lower the onion into the hot oil. Be careful of splatters!
7. Cooking Time: Fry the onion for about 90 seconds to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Rest and Serve: Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Season with salt to taste and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips:

• Use a slotted spoon to remove the onion from the oil to avoid scooping up too much oil.
• Fry the onion in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot and lowering the oil temperature.
• You can experiment with different dipping sauces, like ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or a spicy mayo.
• Wear oven mitts when handling the hot oil and onion.

Texas Roadhouse Onion Blossom Sauce

The Texas Roadhouse onion blossom sauce is a creamy and tangy dipping sauce that perfectly complements the crispy fried onion blossoms. While the exact recipe used by Texas Roadhouse is proprietary and not publicly available, you can create a similar sauce at home using common ingredients. Here’s a recipe that captures the essence of the Texas Roadhouse onion blossom sauce:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce
• 1 tablespoon creamy horseradish (optional, for extra kick)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste for spiciness)
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish sauce, and creamy horseradish (if using).
2. Stir in the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
3. Add the white vinegar to the mixture and stir until smooth.
4. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper according to your preference.
5. Once the sauce is well mixed and seasoned to your liking, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. After chilling, give the sauce a final stir before serving with your favorite onion blossom or any other fried appetizer.

This homemade version of the Texas Roadhouse onion blossom sauce delivers a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor profile that pairs beautifully with crispy fried foods. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasoning according to your taste preferences to create the perfect dipping sauce for your next appetizer platter.

Cactus Blossom Texas Roadhouse Menu