Description
Learn how to make crispy mini blooming onions in the air fryer – a fun and delicious appetizer or party snack that’s perfect for sharing. These bite-sized blooming onions are seasoned to perfection and air fried to crispy perfection. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mini Blooming Onions:
- 4 small yellow onions
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- olive oil spray
For Serving:
- dipping sauce (like ranch or spicy mayo)
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Peel the onions, cut off the top, make vertical cuts, and fan out the layers.
- Coat the Onions: Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and seasonings. Beat the eggs. Dip each onion in flour, then egg, then flour again.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer. Spray onions with olive oil and air fry at 375°F for 15–18 minutes until crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use sweet onions like Vidalia for a milder flavor.
- Soak cut onions in cold water for 10 minutes to help them bloom more easily.
- Great as an appetizer or party snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini onion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
