Crispy Air Fryer Blooming Onion
Crispy Air Fryer Blooming Onion is a delightful twist on the classic appetizer, offering a crunchy, flavorful experience that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. This healthier version uses the air fryer to create a perfectly crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender and bursting with flavor. Perfect for parties, game days, or as a special treat, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel the onion and cut off about half an inch from the top, leaving the root intact. Make vertical cuts into the onion without cutting through the root, followed by horizontal cuts to create petals.
- In one bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip the onion into the flour mixture, then into the egg wash, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded onion in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with oil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blooming onion petal (about 45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg