Description
Transform your gatherings with this air fryer blooming onion recipe, a crispy, golden masterpiece that’s sure to impress. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare, this dish offers a delightful crunch and savory flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. Enjoy the fun of pulling apart the petals as you dip them in your favorite sauce. Ideal for parties or cozy nights in, this blooming onion is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel the outer layers of the onion, cut off about half an inch from both ends, and slice into petals without cutting through the root.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.
- Dredge each petal in the flour mixture, dip it in the beaten eggs, then coat it evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Lightly spray both sides of the coated onion with cooking spray and place it in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy; turn halfway through for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 petal (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg