Healthy Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions
These Healthy Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions are a lighter, crunchier take on a classic favorite, made with 90% less oil, perfect for sharing or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 small small sweet onions
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- to taste cooking spray for air frying
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel onions and trim the tops. Cut into quarters, leaving the root intact.
Coating
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Coat each onion in the flour mixture, dip into the egg mixture, then coat again in the flour.
Cooking
- Place onions in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
Serving
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These blooming onions are best served hot and crispy. Pair them with dipping sauces like ranch, blue cheese, or a spicy aioli. For extra flavor, try adding cayenne pepper or Italian seasoning to the flour mixture. Make sure to leave the root of the onion intact while cutting to keep the sections together during cooking. For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.