Description
Crunchy, crowd-pleasing mini blooming onions made in the air fryer, offering a lighter version of the fairground favorite.
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 so you have a flat surface. Place the onion cut-side down on a cutting board.
- 2. Make vertical cuts from the top toward the root, leaving about 1/2 inch uncut at the bottom.
- 3. Gently spread the layers apart to create the blooming shape.
- 4. Soak the prepared onions in ice water for 10 minutes and then pat dry.
- 5. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 6. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with the buttermilk.
- 7. In a third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese.
- 8. Coat each onion in the seasoned flour, dip into the egg-and-buttermilk mix, then press into the panko mixture.
- 9. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- 10. Place coated onions in the air fryer basket, spray tops with cooking spray, and air fry for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through.