Description
Enjoy a delicious and crispy appetizer with these Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions. Perfect for sharing or as a fun snack for yourself, these bite-sized blooming onions are packed with flavor and crunch.
Ingredients
Onions:
- 2 small onions
Seasoned Flour:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Egg Mixture:
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
Others:
- Cooking spray or oil for misting
- Ranch or favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- Prepare onions: Peel and trim onions, slice into 8 sections without cutting through the base, and separate the petals.
- Season flour: Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat onions: Whisk egg and milk together. Dip each onion into the egg mixture, ensuring to coat between petals, then coat with seasoned flour.
- Air fry: Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place coated onions in the basket, mist with cooking spray, and air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy, turning halfway for even browning.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with ranch or spicy mayo.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper to the seasoned flour.
- Ensure the onions are well-coated for a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 53mg
