Don’t Miss These Viral Onion Trends
Onions are often described as humble, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have their viral moments. From recipes that spread like wildfire to cringe-worthy pranks, onions are more relevant than you might have imagined. Here’s a walk through some of the vegetable’s most recent viral and memorable moments.
The Onion Boil Trend
Have you heard of the viral onion boil? Arguably the most viral moment onions have had in a while, this simple recipe is racking up millions of views and glowing reviews.
The original version was first posted with a confession that the TikTok user “thought this was a normal snack.” Snacking on a whole onion was initially met with skepticism, but the onion boil has since taken on a life of its own.
The simple version is this: a peeled onion (yes, whole), seasoned and topped with butter, baked, and eaten as a tasty pull-apart experience.
Users have become creative with all the specifics: different combinations of seasoning, oil vs. butter, baking or air frying, etc. The original version suggests oil, garlic powder, paprika, turmeric, pepper, and (dare we say the secret ingredient?) Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute. Then, top it all with some butter before air frying for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. The sweet spot is to finish air frying before the onion falls apart but with enough time for the center of the onion to move around and appear cooked through.
There is some controversy surrounding the trend’s title, though. Why call it an onion boil if nothing is actually boiled? We think this only adds to the snack’s mysterious allure.
To try the trend, check out these step-by-step instructions. Maybe get creative with a seafood-inspired version or a spicy Asian-style take.
Unwanted Onion Breath: Trending Prank Videos
When it comes to viral onion moments, we’re not just talking savory snacks. Onions are even the star of a recent viral prank trend. Have you heard of the onion breath prank? The name might speak for itself, but the gist is this: you eat an onion, then film a close-quarters conversation. The reactions from the innocent are significant and immediate. We love onions, but we won’t pretend they do anything good for your breath.
Here are a few examples of how well this works, with hilarious reactions from unsuspecting loved ones. Would you snack on a straight-up raw onion just to get a good reaction? If the answer is yes, you’re apparently in good (trending) company.
While we’re on the topic, TikTok is also full of ideas about how to quickly get rid of dreaded onion breath. If you decide to practice the prank, maybe have one of these neutralizers in mind!
Forget Rings: Check Out These Viral Onion Chips
We’re back to snacking. Another viral onion snack is these two-ingredient onion chips, which look totally delicious. They are a low-carb, low-effort version of onion rings, and they have taken TikTok by storm.
The full recipe recommends lining a cookie sheet with parchment paper, sprinkling shredded parmesan, topping with sliced onions, brushing with olive oil and any seasonings, then baking until golden and crunchy. With this trend, we’re picturing all sorts of seasoning combinations and dipping sauces — what would you try?
We love it when onions have a well-deserved moment.
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