Air Fryer Blooming Onion Recipe
An easy and impressive appetizer that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for any occasion that calls for a tasty showstopper.
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Sharp knife (for precision slicing)
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- Peel the onion and cut off the top. Make several cuts from the top down without slicing through the bottom to create petals.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs. In another bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the onion into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture. Repeat for extra coating.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs all over the onion for that perfect crunch.
- Place the onion in the air fryer basket and spritz generously with olive oil spray.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy the crispy deliciousness!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25onionCalories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 10gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 522mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 367IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 3mg
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