Air Fryer Blooming Onion
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
For the Blooming Onion:
- 1 large sweet onion e.g., Vidalia
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Olive oil spray
For the Yum Yum Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon mirin or water
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
To Make the Blooming Onion:
- Prepare the onion by peeling it and cutting off the top. Make 8-12 cuts evenly around the onion, stopping ½ inch from the root end. Gently separate the layers to create a blooming effect.1 large sweet onion
- Mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 large eggs, ½ cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Dredge the onion in the flour mixture, then dip it into the egg mixture, ensuring it gets into all the layers. Coat the onion again in the flour mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes. Place the onion in the air fryer basket, root side down, and spray with olive oil.Olive oil spray
- Air fry the onion for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, spraying with more olive oil if needed halfway through.
To Make the Yum Yum Sauce:
- While the onion cooks, prepare the yum yum sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, melted butter, mirin (or water), garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon mirin, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Allow the onion to cool slightly before serving with the yum yum sauce.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/4 of the onion and 1/4 of the sauce. Actual calories will vary.
- See our nutrition disclaimer.
- If the onion doesn't open easily with gentle loosening, place it in ice water for a few minutes, root side up and fully submerged. The cold water helps the petals spread out and bloom. Be sure to pat the onion dry thoroughly before coating it with batter and air frying to achieve a crispy texture.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Blooming Onion
Serving Size
0.25 onion and sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
458
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
30
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
13
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
104
mg
35
%
Sodium
1106
mg
46
%
Potassium
372
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
45
g
15
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
607
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
92
mg
9
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
