Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions
Small onions cut into petals, coated in seasoned flour, and air fried until golden.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Sharp knife
- Two shallow bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 small yellow onions peeled, root end left on
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cooking spray for misting
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- ¼ cup ranch dressing for dipping, optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Cut. Peel the onions, trim the tops, and slice each into 8 wedges, stopping half an inch from the root. Spread the petals gently.
- Mix. Whisk the egg and milk. In a second bowl combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat. Dip each onion in the egg mixture, then press into the flour, working both into the gaps. Shake off extra.
- Cook. Heat the air fryer to 350 degrees F, mist the onions with spray, and cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until golden.
- Serve. Rest 2 minutes and serve hot with dip.
Notes
Substitutions: Panko or crushed cornflakes can replace part of the flour for a crunchier crust, and plant based milk works in the wash.
Tips: Keep the root end attached and mist the petals well so the flour does not stay pale.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days and reheat in the air fryer.
Nutrition does not include the optional cayenne pepper or the ranch dressing.