Description
A crunchy and cheesy air-fried blooming onion that captures the essence of a restaurant appetizer without the guilt of deep frying.
Ingredients
- 2 medium onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cooking spray
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Instructions
- 1. Peel the onions and slice off the top; cut vertically, leaving 1/2 inch uncut at the bottom.
- 2. Gently pull apart the layers to create the bloom shape, soak in ice water for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- 3. Mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- 4. Whisk egg and buttermilk in a separate bowl.
- 5. Combine panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan in a third bowl.
- 6. Coat each onion in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- 7. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and spray the basket with cooking spray.
- 8. Place the onions in the basket without touching each other and spray tops with cooking spray.
- 9. Air fry for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping or spraying with oil halfway through.