Description
Deliciously crispy mini blooming onions made healthier in the air fryer, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- Small onions
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- Oil for spraying
Instructions
- Cut the tops off the onions and make a few cuts down the sides to create ‘petals’. Soak in cold water for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Dip the onions in the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Place in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with oil.
- Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Soak onions longer for more petals, adjust spices to preference, and avoid overcrowding the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg