Healthy Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions
A light and crunchy take on classic blooming onions, made in the air fryer with minimal oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small sweet onions
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel onions and trim the tops. Cut into quarters, leaving the root intact.
- Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk egg and milk in another bowl.
- Coat each onion in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat again in flour.
- Place onions in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Best served immediately for maximum crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg