Air Fryer Pearl Onions Recipe
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4.6
Air Fryer Pearl Onions Recipe
Description
The Air Fryer Pearl Onions start with frozen pearl onions that are partially cooked by microwaving or thawed in cold water. Once dried, the onions are dipped in a mixture of flour combined with paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder, then coated in beaten egg, and coated again with flour mixture. Chilling the coated onions for 10 minutes helps the batter adhere during cooking.
The onions are air fried at 380°F until crispy, offering a textured bite with a spicy, savory seasoning blend that complements the mild onion flavor. The method avoids deep frying, making it a lighter option for a crunchy onion treat.
This preparation can also be baked in an oven at 400°F until crispy. Transfer of the onions between bowls using a fork in small batches helps keep the coating uniform.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pearl onion frozen, bag
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg
- cooking oil in a spray bottle
Instructions
- Microwave the pearl onions for half the time given on the package. This was 2 minutes of microwaving for my onions. *see notes for alternative
- While they partially cook, add the egg to a medium bowl and beat.
- Add the flour, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder to another bowl and stir to mix.
- Drain the partially cooked onions in a colander and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Take 6 onions, dip them into the flour mixture and stir to coat.
- Use a fork to lift them out of the flour, shaking off any excess. Place them in the egg mixture and stir to coat.
- Use a different fork to take them out of the egg, letting any excess drip off. Put them into the flour mixture a second time and coat them with flour.
- Continue until all of the onions are coated.
- Place the prepared onions on a tray and refrigerate for 10 minutes. This will help the coating stick.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F for 3 minutes.
- Take the coated onions out of the fridge and put them in the air fryer basket. Keep them in a single layer.
- Spray them with some oil. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 3 minutes.
- Then shake the basket, spray some more oil, and air fry for another 3 minutes.
Notes
- Frozen pearl onions can be thawed in cold water for 1 hour instead of microwaving.
- Use a fork to transfer a few onions at a time between bowls for even coating.
- Chill the coated onions for 10 minutes before cooking to help the coating stick better.
- Avoid commercial cooking sprays in the air fryer; use a spray bottle filled with cooking oil instead to protect the basket’s coating.
- To cook in the oven, bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 657IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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