Name: Air Fryer Blooming Onion
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Onion; 1 cup Milk; 2 Eggs; 2 cups Flour; 1 tbsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tbsp Paprika; 0.5 tbsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 tbsp All Purpose Seasoning

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Air Fryer Blooming Onion

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Instructions

Remove first layer of onion peel. Cut the top stem off.

Flip with root pointed up and make four cuts down along the side of the onion 1/2 inch from root. Then three more cuts between existing four cuts with a total of 8 cuts.

In a mixing bowl, combine eggs and milk and mix.

In another mixing bowl, combine flour and spices.

Dredge the onion in the milk/egg mixture coating the onion slices completely.

Toss in the flour mixture coating slices completely. Repeat for crispier results

Place in air fryer basket and spray with oil. Cook on 350 for 9 minutes or until golden brown.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Freeze Before Coating 🧊
Chill your cut onion in the freezer for 30 minutes before dipping in the batter to ensure the coating adheres better and prevents the onion from becoming mushy during air frying.
Double Dip Technique 🥣
Dip the onion in the egg-milk mixture, then flour, then back into the egg mixture once more before air frying for an extra-crispy, golden exterior that mimics the restaurant version.
Spray Oil Evenly ✨
Lightly mist the blooming onion with cooking spray on all sides before air frying to achieve maximum crispiness and a beautiful golden-brown color throughout.
Season the Flour Mix 🧂
Mix your paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper directly into the flour before coating to ensure even seasoning distribution and more flavorful petals.
Perfect Separation Timing ⏱️
Remove the blooming onion from the air fryer when still hot and let it cool for exactly 2-3 minutes before separating the petals; this allows the coating to set while the onion remains tender.