Introduction

Crispy, mini-blooming onions make a delightful and delicious snack that is easy to make using the air fryer. They’re crunchy on the outside but soft inside. They are delicious to share and are perfect for family gatherings or parties.

Why Make This Recipe

This recipe is a great method to enjoy a traditional recipe in a healthier and more nutritious way. Making this recipe in an air fryer requires less oil and still gets crisp and crispy texture. These onions that bloom are great to eat and can be served with a range of dip sauces. They are also easy to prepare and require only some ingredients!

How to Make Crispy Mini Blooming Onions

Ingredients:

2 large onions
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon of paprika

Directions:

Peel the onions, cutting off the ends. Cut every onion into 12- 16 wedges without cutting through the entire length.
The air fryer should be heated to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
Establish an area for breading with one cup of flour a second in buttermilk. Finally, another of the breadcrumbs that have been mixed with the spice paprika.
Dip each onion into flour. Dip it into buttermilk and then coat the onion with breadcrumbs.
Place the onions coated in the basket of your air fryer and let them air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping the basket halfway through, until crisp as well as golden brown.
Allow to cool and serve with dip sauce.

How to Serve Crispy Mini Blooming Onions

Serve these crisp miniature blooming onions warm. They are great with dip sauces such as Ranch, spicy ketchup, or your favourite salsa. Serve them on a platter for everyone to take pleasure in!

How to Store Crispy Mini Blooming Onions

If you have leftovers, allow them to cool completely before storing the food in a sealed container inside the refrigerator. The best way to enjoy them is fresh; however, they can be cooked using an air fryer after a couple of minutes to get them back to their original crispness.

Tips to Make Crispy Mini Blooming Onions

To add more crunch, double coat onions, repeating the breadcrumbs and buttermilk steps.
Don’t overcrowd the basket of your air fryer. This will allow the onions to cook evenly and get crispy.

Variation

You can try adding various spices to the breadcrumbs mix, for example, onion powder, garlic powder, or Italian seasoning, to make distinctive flavor profiles.

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FAQs

1. Can I use smaller onions?
Yes, smaller onions are a possibility; however, you’ll have to alter the cooking duration.

2. Can I prepare these prior to time?
They are delicious fresh, but you can also prepare onions and keep them in your refrigerator prior to cooking them in the air.

3. What dip sauces work best to go with this onion?
They are delicious served with spicy ranch dressing or even homemade garlic aioli.