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Crispy Mini Blooming Onions

These air fryer crispy mini blooming onions are a manageable, crunchy snack that replicates the classic blooming onion experience without the deep frying mess.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 8 pieces Mini onions Small enough to cook through quickly.
  • 1 cup Flour For the seasoned flour mixture.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs For coating.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Milk To mix with egg for the wash.
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking spray For the air fryer basket and onions.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the tops off the mini onions and peel them. Make cuts in a star pattern to create petals, ensuring to not cut all the way through.
  2. In a first bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a second bowl, whisk the egg and milk until smooth.
  4. In a third bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
Coating
  1. Dip each onion into the seasoned flour, then into the egg-milk mixture, and finally coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
Cooking
  1. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the onions inside with some space between them.
  2. Lightly spray the tops of the onions with cooking spray. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp.
  3. Serve right away with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For crispiness, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Adjust cooking time if needed to achieve an even golden color. Best enjoyed immediately after cooking.