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Healthy Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions

Healthy Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions with a Crunchy Twist

Enjoy these Healthy Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions, a guilt-free snack with 90% less oil, packed with flavor and crispiness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 onions
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blooming Onions
  • 4 small Sweet Onions aim for tennis ball-sized
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour for coating
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika adjust based on taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder adjust based on taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust based on taste
  • 1 large Egg serves as binder
  • 0.5 cup Milk any type of milk or dairy-free alternative
For the Final Touch
  • 1 spray Oil Spray for coating the onions

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Onions: Peel the small sweet onions, cut off 1/4 inch from the top, make four downward cuts and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Coating: Combine flour with spices in one bowl, whisk egg and milk in another.
  3. Coat the Onions: Roll each onion in flour, dip in egg wash, then return to flour for final coating.
  4. Preheat the Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for cooking.
  5. Arrange and Cook: Place onions root-side down in the fryer, spritz with oil spray, and cook for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Remove from fryer, cool slightly, then serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onionCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These onions are great for sharing, serve with yogurt dip or spicy salsa for added flavor.

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