Air Fryer Blooming Onion: Delicious and Ready in 35 Minutes

Looking to impress your friends and family with a restaurant-style appetizer at home? Look no further than the Air Fryer Blooming Onion! This recipe delivers a perfectly crispy, golden-brown blooming onion that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. In this article, we’ll walk you through each step to create this stunning dish, from the preparation to the irresistible dipping sauce.

We’ll cover everything you need to know: from the ingredients and preparation to cooking tips and frequently asked questions. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or new to the kitchen, you’ll find this air fryer recipe both easy to follow and incredibly rewarding. Let’s dive into making the Ultimate Air Fryer Blooming Onion with Incredible Dipping Sauce!

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How to make Air Fryer Blooming Onion

Credits: Empowered Cooks

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs
• Olive oil spray
• For the dipping sauce:
• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of ketchup
• 2 tablespoons of horseradish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your Air Fryer to 350°F (180°C).
2. Peel the onion and cut off the top. Carefully slice the onion into 12-16 sections, being careful not to cut all the way through the root. Fan out the ‘petals’ of the onion.
3. In a large bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
5. Dredge the onion in the flour mixture, making sure to coat all the petals. Shake off excess flour.
6. Dip the onion into the egg mixture, coating thoroughly, then recoat with the flour mixture.
7. Place the onion in the air fryer basket and spray generously with olive oil spray.
8. Cook for 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy, turning the onion halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
9. While the onion is cooking, mix all the dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
10. Serve the blooming onion hot, with the dipping sauce on the side.

Tips and Tricks

• For a lighter version, substitute regular flour with whole wheat flour.
• Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture for a spicy kick.

Watch the video below to see the step-by-step process:

• Question: “Can I use a frozen blooming onion in this recipe?”
  Answer: “Yes, you can use a frozen blooming onion, but adjust the cooking time by adding 5 more minutes.”
• Question: “How do I keep the breadcrumbs from falling off?”
  Answer: “Make sure to press the breadcrumbs firmly onto the onion and spray with olive oil thoroughly for better adhesion.”

There you have it, the Air Fryer Blooming Onion! This delicious, crispy appetizer is perfect for any occasion and sure to impress. Don’t forget to share your culinary masterpiece with friends and family, and try out our other air fryer recipes listed below!