Description
Experience the delight of a guilt-free Air Fryer Blooming Onion, a crispy and flavorful appetizer that is sure to wow your guests. This plant-based alternative retains all the crunchy goodness of a traditional blooming onion while being healthier and quicker to prepare. Perfect for parties, game nights, or simply as a special snack at home, this stunning dish showcases beautifully and pairs wonderfully with a variety of dipping sauces. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, you can create an impressive center stage for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large white onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Peel the onion and cut off the top while keeping the root intact. Place it upside down and cut into quarters; then separate each quarter into three sections.
- Combine flour, paprika, garlic salt, thyme, and oregano in a bowl. Coat the onion petals in this mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk and eggs. Dip the coated onion into this egg mixture and return it to the flour mixture for another coating.
- Preheat your air fryer and lightly oil it. Arrange the onion inside, spray generously with olive oil, and cover loosely with foil.
- Cook at 340°F for 10 minutes; then increase to 360°F for another 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blooming onion petal (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg