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Air Fryer Pearl Onions Recipe

Make air fried pearl onions for bloomin' onion taste with less effort! These cute bite-sized onions are breaded and air fried for a delicious, crispy snack.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
10 mins
Total Time
31 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 80 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 bag frozen pearl onions
  • 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
  • Oil in a spray bottle

Instructions

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  1. 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
  2. While they partially cook, add the egg to a medium bowl and beat.
  3. Add the flour, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder to another bowl and stir to mix.
  4. Drain the partially cooked onions in a colander and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  5. Take 6 onions, dip them into the flour mixture and stir to coat.
  6. Use a fork to lift them out of the flour, shaking off any excess. Place them in the egg mixture and stir to coat.
  7. 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.
  8. Continue until all of the onions are coated.
  9. Place the prepared onions on a tray and refrigerate for 10 minutes. This will help the coating stick.
  10. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F for 3 minutes.
  11. Take the coated onions out of the fridge and put them in the air fryer basket. Keep them in a single layer.
  12. Spray them with some oil. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 3 minutes.
  13. Then shake the basket, spray some more oil, and air fry for another 3 minutes.

Notes

  • You can also thaw the frozen onions in a bowl of cold water for an hour. Then you don't have to microwave them.
  • When coating the onions, use a fork to transfer them between bowls and work with only 6-8 at a time.
  • Don't skip the 10-minute chilling time! The coating sticks better when you chill them briefly.
  • Don't use a commercial cooking spray in the air fryer because it can damage the nonstick finish on the basket. Use an inexpensive spray bottle filled with oil.
  • To make these in the oven, bake them at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until they are crispy.
  • You can also thaw the frozen onions in a bowl of cold water for an hour. Then you don't have to microwave them.
  • When coating the onions, use a fork to transfer them between bowls and work with only 6-8 at a time.
  • Don't skip the 10-minute chilling time! The coating sticks better when you chill them briefly.
  • Don't use a commercial cooking spray in the air fryer because it can damage the nonstick finish on the basket. Use an inexpensive spray bottle filled with oil.
  • To make these in the oven, bake them at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until they are crispy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 80kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g Trans Fat 0.01g 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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80

% 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.