Air Fryer Blooming Onion
A healthier take on the classic blooming onion, made crispy in an air fryer with less oil and all the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the onion to create the blooming effect by slicing off the top and making vertical cuts.
- Mix the all-purpose flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip the prepared onion generously in buttermilk.
- Transfer the onion to the seasoned flour mixture for an even coating.
- Spray the onion lightly with cooking spray and coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated onion in the air fryer basket, ensuring it is not squished.
- Air fry for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Use a large onion for plenty of “petals.” Pre-cut the onion ahead of time for extra flavor. Experiment with spices for a personal touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg