Description
Enjoy a delicious and healthier twist on a classic snack with these air-fried mini blooming onions, offering all the crunch and flavor without the extra calories and oil.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Buttermilk (or milk mixed with lemon juice)
- 1 cup Flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tbsp Paprika (smoked for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 2 medium Sweet Onions (like Vidalia)
- As needed Cooking Spray/Oil
Instructions
- Prepare the onions: Cut the sweet onions into blooming shapes, keeping the root intact.
- Soak in buttermilk: Immerse the onions and let soak for at least 10 minutes.
- Mix the dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the onions: Remove the onions from buttermilk and coat them in the flour mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray with cooking spray: Lightly spray or brush the coated onions with oil.
- Place in air fryer: Arrange in a single layer, cooking in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 12 minutes: Check halfway for even browning.
- Serve immediately: Remove and enjoy hot for best flavor.
Notes
These mini blooming onions can be served with dipping sauces like ranch dressing, spicy mayo, ginger soy, or garlic aioli for an enhanced experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg