Description
A crispy and flavorful blooming onion made in the air fryer. Perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp milk
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Peel the onion and cut off the top. Slice into 12-16 sections, leaving the root intact.
- Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs and milk in another bowl.
- Dip the onion in the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the onion inside.
- Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife for even cuts.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 onion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: blooming onion, air fryer, appetizer, snack