Crispy Air Fryer Blooming Onion
A healthier take on the classic blooming onion, air-fried to golden perfection and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet onion (like Vidalia or Walla Walla)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- Cooking spray
- Dipping sauce of your choice
Instructions
- Prepare the onion by slicing off the top and peeling the outer skin.
- Make petal-like cuts in the onion, ensuring not to slice fully through the bottom.
- Mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Soak the onion in buttermilk, making sure each petal is fully immersed.
- Coat the onion in the flour mixture thoroughly.
- Double dip in buttermilk and roll in breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Pair with zesty ranch dressing or spicy sriracha mayo. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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