Description
Air Fryer Blooming Onion is a delightful appetizer that combines stunning presentation with a crispy, flavorful bite. Perfect for game days or casual gatherings, this easy recipe allows you to impress your friends and family with restaurant-quality taste right from your kitchen. The air fryer creates a satisfying crunch without the excess oil of traditional frying, making this dish a healthier alternative. Customize the spice blend to suit your taste preferences and enjoy a fun, interactive dining experience as you pull apart the onion petals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet onion
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil in a spray bottle
Instructions
- Cut off the top of the onion and peel away the outer skin. Place it cut-side down on a cutting board.
- Slice into petals by making evenly spaced cuts from the root down, ensuring to create at least 16 petals.
- Allow the onion to rest for 5 minutes to help open up the petals.
- Prepare your breading mixture by whisking flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in one bowl, and eggs with milk in another.
- Coat the onion first in the flour mixture, then dip it in the egg wash, followed by another coating of flour.
- Chill for a few minutes while preheating your air fryer to 350ºF.
- Spray generously with oil and place in the air fryer basket; cook for about 25 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blooming onion (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg