Description
These crispy air fryer blooming onion petals are a delicious and healthier alternative to the classic blooming onion appetizer. They are perfectly seasoned and breaded, with a flavorful dipping sauce on the side.
Ingredients
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For the Blooming Onion Petals:
- 2 Medium sweet onions (use 3 if they’re very small)
- 2 Large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 Tsp paprika
- 1 Tsp salt
- 1/2 Tsp black pepper
- 1/2 Tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 Tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 Tsp dried oregano
- Nonstick or oil spray
For the Blooming Onion Dipping Sauce (Optional):
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp creamy horseradish sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili sauce (or ketchup)
- 1/2 Tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 Tsp paprika
- 1/4 Tsp cumin
- 1/4 Tsp oregano
- 1/2 Tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 Tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Peel, trim, and slice the onions into thick slices.
- Soak in Buttermilk Mixture: Combine buttermilk and eggs in a bowl, then soak onion slices in the mixture.
- Prepare Breading: Combine flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in another bowl.
- Bread the Onion Petals: Coat onion slices in breading.
- Air Fry: Cook the onion petals in the air fryer until golden brown and softened.
- Prepare Dipping Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Serve: Serve the blooming onion petals hot with the dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can use cornmeal instead of cornstarch for a crispier texture.
- All seasonings can be adjusted to taste.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes.
- Exact nutrition values can vary based on ingredients and serving sizes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 335g
- Calories: 434 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1305mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 111mg
