Air Fryer Blooming Onion

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Air Fryer Blooming Onion

This air fryer blooming onion is a delicious appetizer or snack to serve at your next event that everyone will love.

Ingredients :

  • 1 sweet onion large
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 ounces coating
  • non-stick cooking spray

Directions :

  1. Cut the top off of your onion and remove any unwanted layers. Keep the bottom intact.
  2. Cut the onion into 8 wedges, ensuring they stay attached to the bottom of the onion.
  3. Place the onion, bottom side down, on a plate. If onion layers are sticking together, gently pry them apart until your onion resembles a bloom.
  4. In a bowl, mix flour and seasonings until combined.
  5. In another bowl, mix egg, butter, and milk.
  6. Sprinkle the flour mixture onto the onion, coating as much as possible. Then pour the egg mixture over the onion.
  7. Stir your coating of choice into the remaining flour mixture and generously apply it to your onion.
  8. Add your onion to the air fryer basket and give it a light coating of non-stick cooking spray.
  9. Cook your onion for 20 minutes at 300F.
  10. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!