Blooming Onion

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet vidalia onion
• 1 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• oil (for frying)
• Dip
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons creamed horseradish
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
• pepper