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An air fryer blooming onion delivers a punch of spicy and tangy flavor without packing on calories. Picture an onion cut like a flower, fried until it’s crispy and makes a satisfying crunch with every bite. This snack turns simple onions into a star that makes taste buds come alive. Folks who crave bold tastes and smarter snacks find a real winner here. Imagine biting into something crunchy on the outside but soft and juicy inside, like a crunchy flower bursting open in your mouth. When a snack feels like a treat but stays light, this hits the perfect spot. Dive in to discover why this crispy snack might become the go-to choice again and again.
Tips for Making Most Delicious Air Fryer Blooming Onion
- Do not cut through the onion root as it will make the onion fall apart.
- Leave the onion for a few minutes after slicing to give it time to open. Then gently separate the petals using your hands.
- Use a generous amount of spraying oil to ensure crispy breading. And remember to cover the onion with the coating completely.
- Air frying time can vary based on the onion size. Check on the onion through cooking and re-spray oil a couple of times if needed until perfectly brown.
- Air fried blooming onion is best served with a mild taste homemade dip.
Crispy Air Fryer Blooming Onion
Air frying a blooming onion does the impossible – lets you enjoy that sweet and sour, fulfilling taste without all those extra calories! For those of you that don't know what it is, it's an onion, cut into strips and deep fried. Yum!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Oil for spraying
Instructions
- Cut the top ½-inch part off the onion to make a flat surface and then gently peel the skin off. Leave the root on. Place the onion flat (cut) side down on a cutting board. Take the knife and, starting ½-inch away from the root, make 4 cuts to slice onion into 4 even quarters. Then make two or three slices down the onion in between each quarter to make 12-16 slices in total. Flip the onion over and separate the petals.
- In a medium-sized bowl mix flour with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano and parsley until well combined. In another bowl beat the eggs. Pour in milk and whisk together. Season with salt and pepper.
- Take the onion and place it into the flour mix and coat. Using your hands gently separate petals and sprinkle with the mixture. Turn the onion over and shake off excess flour.
- Dip the onion in the egg and milk mixture. Using a spoon, spread it all over onion.
- Move the onion back to the first bowl and repeat the coating process.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350ºF (180ºC).
- Carefully transfer onion to the air fyer and spray with oil. Air fry for about 15 minutes or until crispy and golden. Re-spray if needed halfway through.
- Remove the onion from the air fryer and serve. Enjoy!
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 628mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 403IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
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