Description
Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions are a healthier and easier way to enjoy the crispy, flavorful appetizer everyone loves! Made with small onions, flour, seasonings, and breadcrumbs, these mini versions are air-fried to perfection for a golden, crispy texture without the excess oil. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious snack or appetizer that everyone will enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Peel the onions and cut off the tops. Carefully slice the onions into petals, making sure to leave the root intact.
- Prepare the Coatings:
- In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
- In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Coat the Onions:
- Dip each onion into the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Next, dip the onion into the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off.
- Finally, coat the onion in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure it sticks.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Onions: Lightly spray the onions with cooking spray and place them in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove the onions from the air fryer and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the onions are cut evenly to allow them to cook uniformly.
- You can adjust the seasonings in the flour mixture to add extra flavor, such as a pinch of cayenne pepper for some heat.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the egg mixture.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute it with regular milk and a teaspoon of lemon juice.
- These mini blooming onions are perfect for a fun appetizer or snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini blooming onion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg