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Viral TikTok onion boil recipe served with garnishes.

Onion Boil

A delightful viral TikTok recipe featuring sweet onions transformed into a flavorful dish with minimal ingredients—ideal for cozy dinners or impressing guests.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large sweet onion, peeled with ends trimmed off approximately 15 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter can substitute with regular butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning or your favorite seasoning blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste when serving
Optional Additions
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning optional
Garnish (Optional)
  • finely diced parsley leaves for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Use a small melon baller to scoop out about one-third of the top center portion of the onion, creating a well.
  2. Place the onion on a sheet of aluminum foil and fill the well with vegan butter.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the cajun seasoning, olive oil, and any optional seasonings. Pour this mixture over the butter, letting it dribble down the sides of the onion.
  4. Season the outside of the onion with salt and any additional spices you desire.
  5. Seal the entire onion tightly in aluminum foil and place it in a small baking dish or cast iron skillet to catch any drips.
Baking
  1. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 30-40 minutes, or until the onion is fork-tender and slightly caramelized. If it's still firm, reseal and bake for another 10 minutes.
Finishing Touch
  1. Once ready, open the foil, drizzle with more melted butter or olive oil, add an extra pinch of salt, and broil for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
  2. When serving, peel away the outer layer of the onion and enjoy each layer with an extra sprinkle of salt, pouring over the delicious juices from the foil for maximum flavor.

Notes

Allow cooked Onion Boil to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage. Texture may change upon thawing.