Air Fryer Blooming Onion

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    305 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Blooming Onion

Crispy, salty & JUST as good as your local restaurant! An Air Fryer Blooming Onion is the perfect way to satisfy your fried food craving without the guilt!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 large white onion
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Olive oil spray

Dipping Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons creamy horseradish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Instructions

  1. Peel the onion and cut off the top, leaving the root intact. Place top of the onion down on a cutting board. Starting 1/2-inch from the root, cut the onion into quarters slicing down toward the cutting board. Then cut each quarter into 3 equal pieces for a total of 12 sections. (see note)
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, paprika, garlic salt, thyme, and oregano. Place the onion into the flour. Use a spoon to make sure to distribute flour mixture and make sure all petals are coated. Shake off any excess flour.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk milk and eggs together. Coat entire onion in egg mixture. The mixture will be sticky. Then place the onion back into the flour mixture and spoon it all over the onion until coated.
  4. Place a piece of oil into the bottom of your basket of your air fryer. Set the breaded onion on top of the foil and then spray the onion with olive oil spray. This will give the onion a deep-fried texture. Loosely place another piece of foil over the onion to help prevent the tips from burning.
  5. Cook at 340 degrees F for 10 minutes. Spray the onion with more olive oil spray. Cook at 360 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Remove the foil over the onion and cook for another 3-5 minutes depending on how browned you like it.
  6. While the onion is cooking, make the blossom sauce. Add the mayo, sour cream, ketchup, creamy horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  7. Once the onion is done cooking, transfer it to a large, shallow bowl. Carefully take out the middle of the onion (keep this for snacking!) and place the ramekin of sauce in the center. Serve immediately.
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Notes

  • If the onion doesn't spread into "petals" by itself, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes or until the petals open up. Take the onion out of the water and shake dry.
  • If the onion doesn't spread into "petals" by itself, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes or until the petals open up. Take the onion out of the water and shake dry.
  • Nutrition includes 1/4 of the onion and 2 tablespoons of dipping sauce per serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 1984mg (83%) Potassium 249mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1294IU (26%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 305kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 1984mg 83%
Potassium 249mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1294IU 26%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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