Description
Learn how to make crispy mini blooming onions in the air fryer with this easy and delicious recipe. These bite-sized onion appetizers are perfect for parties and game-day snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions:
- 4 small onions (such as sweet or yellow onions)
Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Egg Wash:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Other:
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Dipping sauce (such as ranch or spicy mayo)
Instructions
- Prepare Onions: Peel and quarter onions, creating ‘petals.’ Separate layers to resemble a blooming flower.
- Prepare Batter: Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare Egg Wash: Whisk eggs with buttermilk in another bowl.
- Coat Onions: Dip onions in flour mixture, then egg wash, and again in flour mixture.
- Cook: Place onions in air fryer, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes until crispy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Choose small onions for best results.
- You can double coat for extra crunch.
- Great as an appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
