Air Fryer Blooming Onions: A Crispy and Flavorful Snack

Elevate your snack game with these crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Blooming Onions. This easy-to-make appetizer is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or a weeknight snack. The crispy, golden-brown petals are packed with flavor and the dipping sauce adds a delicious touch.

Ingredients:

For the Onions:

• 4 small onions (about 2-3 inches in diameter)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• Cooking spray

For the Dipping Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prep the Onions: Peel and slice onions into petals, leaving the root end intact.
2. Make the Batter: Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk together eggs and milk in a separate bowl.
3. Bread the Onions: Dip onion petals in flour mixture, then egg wash, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
4. Air Fry: Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place breaded onions and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
5. Make the Dipping Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
6. Serve: Serve hot with the dipping sauce.

Tips:

• For extra crispy onions, double-dip in the breading mixture.
• Adjust the spice level to your preference.
• Experiment with different dipping sauces, such as ranch or blue cheese.

These Air Fryer Blooming Onions are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion. They’re crispy, flavorful, and a crowd-pleaser, making them a must-try recipe.

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Ingredients

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For the Onions:

4 small onions (about 2–3 inches in diameter)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 eggs

1/4 cup milk

1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Cooking spray

For the Dipping Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

A Crispy and Flavorful Treat

Prep the Onions: Peel and slice onions into petals, leaving the root end intact.

Make the Batter: Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk together eggs and milk in a separate bowl.

Bread the Onions: Dip onion petals in flour mixture, then egg wash, and finally panko breadcrumbs.

Air Fry: Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place breaded onions and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Make the Dipping Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Serve: Serve hot with the dipping sauce.

Tips:

For extra crispy onions, double-dip in the breading mixture.

Adjust the spice level to your preference.

Experiment with different dipping sauces, such as ranch or blue cheese.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yields: 4 servings

• Author: Olivia Chen