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Crispy Mini Blooming Onions in Air Fryer

A perfectly cooked, golden brown, crispy mini blooming onion served on a white plate.
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Make crispy, individual-sized blooming onions easily using your air fryer. This recipe provides simple steps for perfect crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 small yellow onions
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray (oil-based)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the onions: Peel the small onions. Make vertical cuts from the top down toward the root, stopping about 1/2 inch from the root so the onion stays intact. Gently press the onion down to open the cuts slightly.
  2. Set up the dredging stations: In one shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. In a second bowl, whisk the egg and milk. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge the onions: Dip each onion first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Next, dip into the egg/milk mixture, letting excess drip off. Finally, press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place one coated onion in the basket, ensuring it does not touch the other onion. Spray the top surface of the onion generously with cooking spray.
  6. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying the second side with cooking spray. The onions are done when the coating is deep golden brown and crispy.
  7. Remove carefully and serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce. Repeat with the second onion.

Notes

  • For the best bloom, use small onions that are roughly the same size.
  • If you want extra crunch, double-dip the onion in the egg wash and then the panko before the final breading.
  • Use a high-heat cooking spray for the best crisping results in the air fryer.

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