Air Fryer Blooming Onion
This Air Fryer Blooming Onion recipe is super simple and delicious. You may prepare it for a special occasion or as a quick appetizer whenever you desire.
Servings: 6
Calories: 179kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup milk dairy or nut
- 2 large eggs
- Parsley for garnish
- Oil Spray
Instructions
- Cut the top of the onion off.
- Cut a little of the bottom off to make it flat. Don't cut too much off, as you want the onion to stay intact.
- Peel away the outer layer.⅔
- Use a pairing knife to cut out the center of the onion.
- Cut the onion ¾ of the way down just before you get to the end of the onion. Cut all the way around. You will end up with 16 slices.
- Gently spread the petals out. Set aside.⅖
- To a bowl, add the flour, cornstarch, and dried seasonings. Mix until combined. Set aside.
- To another bowl, add the milk and eggs. Mix until combined.¼
- Preheat the air fryer to 375° F for 5 minutes.
- Add the onion to the egg mixture. Coat each layer of the petals with the egg mixture. Use clean hands to coat the onion between each petal. Turn the onion upside down to remove any excess liquid.
- Add the onion to the dried ingredients. Use clean hands to coat the onion between each petal. Turn the onion upside down to remove any excess flour mixture.
- Repeat one more time with the wet and dry.¼
- Spray air fryer with oil and carefully place your onion inside. Spray onion with more oil.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the petals are golden brown.
- Top with parsley and sprinkle salt on top
Notes
- Watch when you’re cutting the onion so it’s not all the way through. Leave about ½ inch or so to keep the onion slices intact.
- Allow enough of the excess egg and milk mixture to drip off the onion before you dip it in flour to ensure it will stick.
- The oil spray is crucial to get a crispy blooming onion. Don’t forget to spray it after you place it in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg