Viral Onion Boil Recipe
This Viral Onion Boil recipe is super simple to make and is an excellent addition to any meal. It’s the perfect side dish for BBQs, picnics, or just a regular weekday dinner. Plus, it has been making its rounds on social media recently, so why not give it a try and see what all the hype is about?
When we first saw this recipe, we were a bit skeptical. How could something as simple as boiling onions be so popular? But after making it ourselves, we understood why this dish has gone viral.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s incredibly easy and quick to make, meaning you can whip it up even on a busy day.
- The recipe uses only a handful of ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen.
- This dish is a total crowd-pleaser, perfect for family dinners, get-togethers, or potlucks.
- The flavor is unbelievably delicious—sweet, savory, and full of umami goodness.
🛒Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- large sweet onions
- butter
- chili onion crunch
- minced garlic
- paprika
- Old Bay seasoning
- Cajun seasoning blend
- Italian seasoning blend
- salt
- ground black pepper
🔪 How to Make This Onion Boil Recipe
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Peel the onion, and then hollow out the center and a piece of butter.
- In a small bowl mix together the seasonings into the melted butter.
- Coat each onion in the seasoning mixture and then wrap the foil tightly around the onion.
- Bake the onion for 50-60 minutes or until the onion is tender.
🥄 Equipment
This is a list of the equipment that you need to make this simple recipe:
- paring knife
- small spoon or butter knife
- small bowl
- baking dish with sides
- aluminum foil
🥫 Storage
Storage – If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheating – Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes or until warmed through.
Serve With
This simple side dish pairs well, just about any more. We like to serve it alongside some French bread slices as a tangy and spicy appetizer with a hearty meal like this Easy Lasagna Soup.
💭 Tips
- Use a paring knife and a small spoon or butter knife to scoop out the onion’s center carefully. Make sure to leave enough of the outer layers intact so the onion holds its shape while baking.
- Feel free to tweak the seasonings to your liking! Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat, or sprinkle some shredded Parmesan cheese on top for a cheesy twist.
- Make sure to wrap the foil tightly around each onion to keep the steam and buttery goodness inside for perfectly tender and flavorful onions.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this Tiktok onion boil recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Absolutely! While this recipe works wonderfully with large yellow or sweet onions, you can experiment with other varieties, such as red onions or white onions.
Yes, you can prepare the onions ahead of time by peeling, hollowing, and seasoning them no more than a day in advance. Store the prepared onions in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake them.
Leftover baked onions are surprisingly versatile! Chop them up and add them to sandwiches and salads, or stir them into pasta dishes for an added punch of flavor. You can even use them as a delicious topping for burgers or blended into a creamy soup.
🍽 More Onion Recipes
Do you enjoy onion recipes? If so, try these delicious recipes:
🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Onion Boil Recipe
Equipment
- paring knife
- small spoon or butter knife
- small bowl
- baking dish with sides
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet onions
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 teaspoons chili onion crunch
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika or regular
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Peel the onions and use a paring knife to carefully cut a hole in the top of each onion about 1-inch in diameter.
- Use a small spoon or butter knife to scoop out the onion to create a well that goes halfway down into the onion.
- Slice 1 tablespoon of the butter into two pieces and place one piece in the well of each onion.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in microwave.
- Into the melted butter add the chili onion crunch, minced garlic, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the two onions so it fills the center wells and spread some of the mixture over the sides of the onions.
- Wrap each onion tightly in foil and place in a baking dish.
- Bake the onions for 50-60 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Check the onions at the end of the baking time and if they’re not yet tender, continue to bake until tender, checking every 10 minutes (the baking time will depend on the size of the onions).
- Peel the foil back from the top of the onions. Add more melted butter and seasonings if desired.
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Oh, these are good! I love the blend of sweetness and heat.