How To Reheat Bloomin’ Onions

Bloomin’ Onions are downright delicious that it is so rare to have leftovers. They are crisp, crunchy, and packed with flavor and are one of the most popular appetizers in a number of restaurant franchises.

Bloomin’ Onions taste the best when they are still fresh, warm, and crisp. While they don’t spoil immediately, cold Bloomin’ Onions are soggy, dense, and extra greasy. Whether you have whipped up a batch at home or got some from a restaurant, there are a number of ways you can reheat them and get them back to their original deliciousness or close to it.

How To Reheat Bloomin’ Onions in the Microwave

This is the quickest way to reheat Bloomin’ Onions, it is pretty straightforward and easy, and you can have hot Bloomin’ Onions in a flash.

1. Place the Bloomin’ Onions in a microwave-safe dish. If you have a microwave-safe venting lid then cover the dish, else leave it open.
2. Blitz your Bloomin’ Onions for 30-45 seconds.
3. If it is still not warm enough, keep heating the onions at 10-second intervals.
4. Dab with a paper towel to remove excess oil.

So, reheating Bloomin’ Onions in the microwave is extremely convenient. It does not require any extra prep or work, which is a big plus.

But, while the Bloomin’ Onions do warm up quickly, they lack their signature crunch, and the microwave isn’t much help there.

How To Reheat Bloomin’ Onions in the Oven

Heating Bloomin’ Onions in the oven is one of the best ways to revitalize these delicious appetizers. The oven not only heats it up evenly but retains some of the texture.

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Place a wire rack on a baking tray lined with a baking sheet to catch any excess oil.
3. Arrange the Bloomin’ Onions on the rack and bake for about 7 to 10 minutes.
4. For an extra nice crunch, set the oven to broil for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. The exterior should have a dark golden-brown color.
6. Dab with paper towels to remove any excess oil.
7. Let it cool down and then consume.

The oven is the best way to reheat Bloomin’ Onions. Not only do the onions get heated nice and evenly but the onions get some of the crunch back. The broiling makes it nice and crispy. It is a little bit time-consuming, but the end result makes it worth the extra effort.

How To Reheat Bloomin’ Onions in the Air Fryer

This is yet another easy yet effective way to reheat your Bloomin’ Onions. It is easy and mess-free and takes much less effort than the oven.

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
2. Place the Bloomin’ Onions in a single layer at the base of the air fryer basket. You can line the basket with parchment paper to keep the oil from dripping through.
3. Air fry it for 7-10 minutes. Pause and check on the onions a couple of times. The temperature and heating power varies fryer or fryer, and you don’t want to burn yours. So, check it during the frying process.
4. Once the Bloomin’ Onions reach the required crunch, take them out and allow them to cool.

The air fryer does make the Bloomin’ Onions nice and crunchy, almost as good as the oven. It is definitely easier to use and prep than the oven. The biggest disadvantage of the air fryer is that it is easy to burn the onions. Through trial and error, you can figure out what timing and temperature work best in your air fryer for Bloomin’ Onions.

How To Reheat Bloomin’ Onions in the Frying Pan

This is one of the best ways to reheat Bloomin’ Onions as you get to control the heat and timing and get your onions to turn out just the way you want them.

1. Heat up a pan or skillet over medium flame.
2. Add the Bloomin’ Onions and roast them over low heat.
3. For best results, chop up the Bloomin’ Onion into strips. They will look more like onion strings, but the smaller pieces heat better and more evenly on the pan.
4. The onions take up about 7 to 10 minutes to heat up.
5. Do not cover the pan to speed up the process, the steam will only make the onions soggy.
6. Similarly, there is no need to add any extra oil. The onions give out oil, as they have already been fried. More oil can make the Bloomin’ Onions dense, soggy and heavy instead of light and crispy.

This method can really give your onions the perfect roast and crunch that you want. Since you can control the heat, you can make sure it does not burn. But that does require more vigilant supervision.

How To Reheat Bloomin’ Onions in a Deep Fryer

If you do have a deep fryer at home, this is one way to reheat your Bloomin’ Onions like a pro.

1. Preheat the oil to 350 degrees F.
2. Dip the Bloomin’ Onions in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes till crispy and brown.
3. Drain the excess oil and dab with paper towels.
4. Allow it to cool down a bit before you consume it.

Reheating Bloomin’ Onions in the deep fryer does give it a richer, crisper taste. And when had right after, it tastes fresh. But this method can also result in soggy, mushy onions because of frying them again in oil. This makes the onions heavy instead of light and crunchy. And of course, it is a messy way to reheat Bloomin’ Onions.

How To Reheat Bloomin’ Onions in a Toaster Oven

This is a simple way to reheat Bloomin’ Onions with minimal fuss and mess.

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place the onions on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or on aluminum foil.
3. Heat the onions for 7 to 10 minutes, checking halfway through.
4. Remove once it has become crisp. Let it cool before eating.

While this is an easy way to reheat Bloomin’ Onions, it can be a hit or miss. There is a good chance to overcook them. But this is relatively mess-free and quick to make.

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