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Air Fryer Crispy Mini Blooming Onions

Enjoy a delicious and guilt-free snack with these crispy mini blooming onions, easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 1 cup Buttermilk (or milk with lemon juice) Helps create a rich batter.
  • 1 cup Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tbsp Paprika Consider using smoked paprika for extra flavor.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Adds depth to the taste.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Enhances the onion flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to taste for spice.
  • 1 tsp Salt Balances the flavors.
  • 1 tsp Pepper Adds a bit of heat.
Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium Sweet Onions (like Vidalia) The star ingredient!
  • as needed null Cooking Spray/Oil Ensures a crispy exterior.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the onions to create blooms.
  2. Dip the onions in buttermilk and coat with the flour mixture.
  3. Spray the onions with cooking spray.
Cooking
  1. Cook in the air fryer until golden brown.

Notes

To ensure maximum crispiness, coat the onions well in the batter and avoid overcrowding the air fryer. Serve with dipping sauces like ranch, spicy mayo, or barbecue.