Air Fryer Blooming Onions

roasted blooming onion on a glass plate with the air fryer and seasoning in the background.

Air Fryer Blooming Onions

This battered onion is air fried to crispy perfection. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce and dive in. This is fantastic as a side dish or appetizer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 9 minutes

Total Time 24 minutes

Servings people

Calories 183kcal

Author Ginny

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 large Onion large, sweet
1 cup Milk
2 large Eggs
1 tbsp Salt
1 tbsp Pepper
½ tbsp Garlic Powder
2 cups Flour
½ tbsp Tony's Chachere optional, for spiciness

Instructions

Remove first layer of onion peel. Cut the top stem off.
Flip with root pointed up and make four cuts down along the side of the onion, stopping ½ inch from the root. Then cut the onion into eighths.
In a mixing bowl, combine eggs and milk and mix.
In another mixing bowl, combine flour and spices.
Dredge the onion in the milk/egg mixture coating the onion slices completely.
Toss it in the flour mixture coating the slices completely. Repeat for crispier results.
Place the onion in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with oil. Cook on 350 for nine minutes or until it is golden brown

Notes

Ninja Foodi And Instant Pot Dou Crisp Directions | If you own a Ninja Foodi you can make this blooming onion, just use the crisping lid. The same goes for the Duo Crisp, use your crisping air fryer settings.

Time: All air fryers heat slightly different, so the cooking time can vary a bit depending on the size of your onion. Monitor the time and remove when the onion is a nice, rich golden brown.

Swap with gluten-free flour for sensitivities.

Spritz your battered onion with cooking spray to help brown up your onion.

Cutting: Place two wooden spoons on either side of the onion and cut through the onion until the wooden spoons stop the knife. This prevents any accidents of cutting all the way through.

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