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Air Fryer Crispy Mini Blooming Onions

These mini blooming onions are a crispy, flavorful snack, lightened up by cooking in an air fryer instead of traditional frying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 pieces Mini onions Small-sized onions perfect for blooming
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 cup Milk or buttermilk
  • as needed spray Oil spray for frying For lightly coating the onions before air frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Dip each mini onion into milk, then coat it well in the flour mixture.
  4. Place the coated onions in the air fryer basket and spray them lightly with oil.
  5. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning them halfway through for even crispiness.
  6. Enjoy these warm with your favorite dipping sauce!

Notes

For an even crunch, ensure the air fryer is preheated and do not overcrowd the basket. Additionally, you can add different seasonings to suit your taste, such as cayenne pepper for heat.