Crispy Air Fryer Blooming Onion
A healthier twist on the fairground classic, this crispy air fryer blooming onion brings the taste and crunch right to your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet onion (like Vidalia or Walla Walla)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- Cooking spray
- Dipping sauce of your choice
Instructions
- Prepare the onion by slicing off the top and peeling away the outer skin, keeping the root intact.
- Cut the onion into petal-like sections, making about 12-16 cuts without cutting through the bottom.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Soak the onion in buttermilk, ensuring each petal is soaked.
- Coat the soaked onion thoroughly in the flour mixture and allow it to rest.
- Double dip the onion in buttermilk again, then roll it in breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- Air fry the onion at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, turning halfway through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Use a sweet onion for the best flavor and texture. Experiment with different spices for personalized flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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