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Air Fryer Crispy Mini Blooming Onions

Air Fryer Crispy Mini Blooming Onions for Irresistible Snacking

Enjoy guilt-free Air Fryer Crispy Mini Blooming Onions, a delightful snack bursting with flavor and crunch.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 onions
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk mixed with lemon juice
  • 1 cup flour opt for gluten-free flour for a guilt-free option
  • 1 tablespoon paprika try smoked paprika for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the Onions
  • 2 large sweet onions e.g., Vidalia
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons cooking spray/oil use sparingly

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare buttermilk by combining buttermilk or milk with lemon juice and let it thicken for 5 minutes.
  2. Peel and prepare sweet onions, making vertical cuts to create petal-like blooms.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Coat onions in buttermilk then in the seasoned flour, ensuring good coverage.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
  6. Arrange coated onions in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
  7. Lightly spray tops of onions with cooking spray or oil.
  8. Air fry onions for 10-12 minutes, shaking basket halfway through.
  9. Prepare dipping sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish sauce, lemon juice, and seasonings.
  10. Serve warm with the dipping sauce once onions are crispy and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onionCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure onions are stable by cutting tops and bottoms. Preheat air fryer for best results. Adjust cooking time for different air fryer models.

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