Description
This Air Fryer Blooming Onion Recipe offers a crispy, flavorful experience that’s perfect for parties or a tasty snack, combining traditional flavors with a healthier air frying method.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- spray oil
Instructions
- Choose a large sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla.
- Slice off the top of the onion and carefully make deep cuts towards the center to create the blooming effect.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the onion in the flour mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Spray the onion with oil to help achieve a golden brown and crispy texture.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the coated onion, pressing gently to adhere.
- Preheat the air fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Place the onion in the air fryer basket, ensuring it is not overcrowded.
- Cook the onion in the air fryer for 15-20 minutes, checking for doneness frequently.
- Remove the onion from the air fryer once it is golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure even cooking by making uniform cuts in the onion.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: air-fryer
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: air fryer, blooming onion, appetizer, healthy snack, party food