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Air Fryer Crispy Mini Blooming Onions

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  • Author: herviobloggmail-com
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightfully crispy mini blooming onions, perfect for snacking or serving at gatherings.


Ingredients

  • Mini onions
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • Oil spray


Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Carefully peel and trim the mini onions.
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  4. Dip each onion in milk, letting excess drip off before coating in the flour mixture.
  5. Roll each onion in bread crumbs until fully covered.
  6. Lightly spray onions with oil.
  7. Place onions in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  8. Air fry for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, shaking the basket halfway through.
  9. Serve hot and crispy!

Notes

For extra crunch, double-dip the onions and use panko bread crumbs for the coating.