Description
These Air Fryer Blooming Onion Petals are a delicious and healthier twist on the classic blooming onion appetizer. Crispy, flavorful, and perfect for sharing!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 Medium sweet onions (use 3 if they're very small)
- 2 Large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 Tsp paprika
- 1 Tsp salt
- 1/2 Tsp black pepper
- 1/2 Tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 Tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 Tsp dried oregano
Blooming Onion Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp creamy horseradish sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili sauce (or ketchup)
- 1/2 Tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 Tsp paprika
- 1/4 Tsp cumin
- 1/4 Tsp oregano
- 1/2 Tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 Tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Onions: Peel, trim, and slice onions. Separate into petals.
- Soak Onions: Combine buttermilk and eggs, then soak onion slices.
- Prepare Breading: Mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Bread Onions: Coat soaked onion petals in breading.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Air fry at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Make Sauce: Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Serve: Enjoy onion petals hot with dipping sauce!
Notes
- You can use cornmeal instead of cornstarch for a crispier texture.
- Adjust seasonings to taste preference.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F to re-crisp.
- Double breading for a thicker crust if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 335g
- Calories: 434 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1305mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: n/a
- Trans Fat: n/a
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 111mg
