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Air Fryer Blooming Onion

Name: Air Fryer Blooming Onion
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion; 1 cup flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup mayo; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp horseradish; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp garlic powder

4.7(5)

20 min

Time

375°F

Temp

280 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Onion

1 large sweet onion

1 cup flour

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Seasoning

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp cayenne

1/2 tsp salt

Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup mayo

2 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp horseradish

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

Steps

1
Cut 3/4 off the top of the onion. Peel. Make 16 cuts from top down, leaving the root intact.
2
Soak cut onion in ice water 10 minutes to help petals open. Pat thoroughly dry.
3
Mix seasonings into flour. Dust the onion, dip in egg, then coat with seasoned panko.
4
Spray generously with oil. Air fry at 375°F for 15-18 minutes until deeply golden and crispy.
5
Mix sauce ingredients. Serve the blooming onion hot with dipping sauce in the center.

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Tip: The ice water soak is what makes the petals separate and 'bloom.' Use a sharp knife and don't cut through the root. Spray oil between the petals for all-around crispiness.

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