Air Fryer Blooming Onion is made with sweet onion, flour, 2 eggs, panko breadcrumbs; air fry at 375°F for 20 minutes to serve 4. 280 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
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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.
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.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 20 minutes vs ~32 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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