Bite-Sized Blooming Onions

Ingredients (16)

• 2 pounds cipollini onions, peeled and sectioned
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Onion Dip:
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Pinch of salt and pepper