Description
A crispy and flavorful air fryer version of the classic bloomin’ onion, perfect for a quick appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Peel the onion and cut off the top. Make vertical cuts around the onion, leaving the root intact.
- Whisk eggs and milk in a bowl. In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the onion in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally in breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the onion in the air fryer basket, spray with cooking spray, and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife for even cuts.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- For extra crispiness, spray with more oil halfway through cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: air fryer bloomin onion, crispy onion, easy appetizer