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Airfryer Blooming Onion

This Airfryer Blooming Onion brings the crispy, tender goodness of a fair favorite right into your kitchen, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large onion Choose a big, sweet onion like Vidalia or Walla Walla.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Forms the crispy coating.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Adds smoky flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Boosts onion flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to taste for spiciness.
  • 1 cup buttermilk Makes the onion tender.
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs For crunch.
  • cooking spray or oil for greasing Helps achieve a crispy texture.

Optional Additions

  • fresh herbs like rosemary For added aroma and flavor.
  • grated Parmesan cheese Mix with breadcrumbs for extra flavor.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cut the bottom off the onion and remove the outer skin. Place it cut side down on a cutting board.
  • Make 12 vertical cuts into the onion about 1 inch apart, without cutting through the root.

Dredging and Coating

  • In a bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Dip the onion into the buttermilk, ensuring it's well coated.
  • Sprinkle the flour mixture all over the onion, ensuring every bit is coated.
  • For extra crispiness, dip the coated onion back into the buttermilk.
  • Coat the onion in the breadcrumbs, ensuring it's well covered.

Cooking

  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or use oil to grease it.
  • Place the prepared onion into the air fryer basket, cut side up, and spray lightly with cooking oil.
  • Cook in the air fryer for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, shaking halfway through for even cooking.

Serving

  • Let the onion cool for a minute before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

To achieve the crispiest onion, use generous cooking spray. Experiment with different breadcrumb types. For serving, ranch dressing or spicy mayo works well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
Keyword Airfryer, Appetizer, Blooming Onion, Crispy, Onion
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