Air Fryer Crispy Mini Blooming Onions
Deliciously crispy mini blooming onions made in the air fryer, perfect as a snack or appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 pieces Mini onions
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Milk or buttermilk
- 1 cup Bread crumbs
- as needed Oil spray
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and trim the mini onions carefully.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Dip each onion into milk, allowing any excess to drip off, and then coat it in the flour mixture.
- Next, roll the coated onion in bread crumbs until well covered.
- Lightly spray each onion with oil for that golden finish.
- Place the onions in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cooking
- Air fry for about 10-15 minutes or until they turn golden brown, remembering to shake the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve hot as a delicious snack or appetizer.
Notes
These mini blooming onions are best served with a zesty dipping sauce like ranch or spicy aioli. They can be arranged on a platter or served in individual bowls for convenience.