Crispy Mini Blooming Onions in Air Fryer
These air-fried Mini Blooming Onions are a crispy delight that’s perfect for snacking or serving at your next gathering. Enjoy the crunch without the extra calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small onions
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Peel and trim the tops of the onions. Cut into the onions to create petal-like sections, keeping the root end intact.
- In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
- Dip each onion first into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally 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 hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg