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Air Fryer Blooming Onion Recipe

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This Air Fryer Blooming Onion recipe is a healthier twist on the classic deep-fried appetizer. Featuring a large white onion cut into a flower shape, coated in a flavorful seasoned flour and egg batter, then air fried to crispy perfection. Served with a tangy, creamy dipping sauce combining mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, and spices, this dish delivers all the taste and texture of a fried blooming onion with less oil and guilt.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Onion and Coating

  • 1 large white onion
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Wet Batter

  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 eggs

Cooking

  • Olive oil spray

Blossom Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons creamy horseradish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Onion: Peel the onion and cut off the top, keeping the root intact. Place the onion top down on a cutting board. Starting about 1/2 inch from the root, cut the onion downward into quarters. Then cut each quarter into 3 equal pieces, totaling 12 sections, to form the petals of the bloom.
  2. Coat with Flour Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic salt, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Place the cut onion into the flour mixture and use a spoon to distribute it evenly, ensuring all petals are coated. Shake off any excess flour.
  3. Dip in Egg Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs. Coat the entire floured onion in the egg mixture thoroughly. Then return the onion to the flour mixture and spoon more flour over it to fully coat the petals again.
  4. Set up Air Fryer: Place a piece of foil in the bottom of the air fryer basket. Set the coated onion on top of the foil, then spray the onion generously with olive oil spray to help it crisp. Loosely cover the top of the onion with another piece of foil to prevent the tips from burning.
  5. Air Fry the Onion: Cook at 340°F for 10 minutes. Then spray with more olive oil spray and increase the temperature to 360°F, cooking for 10–12 more minutes. Remove the top foil and cook an additional 3–5 minutes until the onion is browned to your liking.
  6. Make the Blossom Sauce: While the onion cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, creamy horseradish sauce, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
  7. Serve: Once the onion is cooked, transfer it carefully to a large shallow bowl. Remove the onion core from the center and place the ramekin of blossom sauce in that space. Serve immediately while crispy.

Notes

  • When cutting the onion, take care to not slice all the way through the root so the petals stay attached.
  • Spraying with olive oil is key to getting a crispy texture similar to deep frying without the extra oil.
  • The blossom sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • Use a firm white onion for best results; sweet onions may be too soft.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper in the sauce to taste for desired spiciness.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/air-fryer-blooming-onion-recipe/