Healthy Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions
Bright and crunchy bite-size blooming onions that are far less greasy than their restaurant counterparts, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 small small sweet onions
Dry mix
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wet mix
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
Misc
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel onions and trim the tops; cut into quarters, leaving the root intact so petals hold together.
- Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly combined.
- Whisk egg and milk in another bowl until smooth.
- Coat each onion in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat again in flour to make a light double crust.
- Place onions in the air fryer basket in a single layer and spray lightly with cooking spray.
Cooking
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy, turning once if needed for even browning.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Don't slice too deep; keep the root intact so petals stay together while cooking. Spray lightly but evenly with cooking spray to promote browning without excess oil. Cook in a single layer with space between onions for best crisping. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to restore crispness. For a sweet finish, pair with a light dessert like an easy flourless oatmeal carrot cake.