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Air Fryer Crispy Mini Blooming Onions

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Crispy, flavorful mini blooming onions that make the perfect appetizer or snack, featuring a golden crispy exterior without the guilt of deep frying.

Ingredients

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  • Mini Onions (small yellow onions or large shallots, about 2-3 inches in diameter)
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1.5 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Cooking Spray or Oil (avocado or olive oil spray)

Dipping Sauce Ingredients:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • a tiny pinch of cayenne

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Onions: Trim off the top of each onion, peel the skin, and make cuts to create petals. Soak in ice water for 15-30 minutes, then dry.
  2. Set Up Your Breading Station: Combine flour and spices in one dish, whisk eggs and milk in another, and place Panko breadcrumbs in a third.
  3. Bread the Onions: Dredge each onion in flour, dip in the egg wash, and coat in breadcrumbs. Repeat with remaining onions.
  4. Preheat Your Air Fryer: Set it to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
  5. Air Fry the Mini Blooming Onions: Spray breaded onions with oil, place 1-2 in the air fryer basket, and cook for 12-18 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Prepare the Dipping Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate.
  7. Serve Immediately: Enjoy hot crispy onions along with the dipping sauce.

Notes

For a cheesy twist, add grated Parmesan in the breadcrumb mix. Adjust spices according to taste.

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