Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions
Use your air fryer to prepare this Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions, a fun appetizer resembling a flower. Serve with dipping sauce as a shared appetizer.
Ingredients:
- 4 small onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Peel the onions and cut off the tops. Carefully cut into the onion to create petals, leaving the root end intact to hold them together.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
- Dip each onion first into the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Dip next into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray the coated onions with cooking spray and place them in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 15-20 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the Mini Blooming Onions hot with your favorite dipping sauce.