Air Fryer Crispy Mini Blooming Onions
Delightful snack or appetizer that brings fun and flavor with crispy mini blooming onions, easy to make in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Mini onions
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the mini onions into a blooming shape, but don’t cut all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk until combined.
- Dip each blooming onion into the egg mixture, then coat them in the flour mixture until fully covered.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the onions in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the tops of the onions with cooking spray.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for about 3 days. For best results, reheat in the air fryer.