Description
This recipe teaches you how to make crispy mini blooming onions in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Buttermilk or milk with lemon juice
- 1 cup Flour (substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tbsp Paprika (consider using smoked paprika for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper (adjust according to taste)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 2 medium Sweet Onions (like Vidalia)
- as needed Cooking Spray/Oil for crispy exterior
Instructions
- Slice the sweet onions into quarters, leaving the base intact.
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk and lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each onion into the buttermilk mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the coated onions in the air fryer basket.
- Spray the tops of the onions with cooking spray.
- Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper for desired spiciness.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Crispy Mini Blooming Onions, blooming onions, air fryer recipes, appetizer