Description
Air Fryer Crispy Mini Blooming Onions capture all the magic of the fairground classic with a fraction of the oil. These single-serving sweet mini onions are coated in seasoned flour, egg wash, and panko breadcrumbs, then air fried to golden perfection for a crispy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
4 Sweet Mini Onions (~2 inches diameter)
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
2 Large Eggs
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prep the onions: Peel each mini onion. Place flat-side down on cutting board. Make vertical cuts down, stopping about 1/2 inch from root. Rotate 90 degrees and cut again to create bloom. Gently separate petals
- Create dredging station: In one bowl, mix flour and all spices. In second bowl, add beaten eggs. In third bowl, place panko
- Coat the onions: Dredge bloomed onion in flour mixture, ensuring it gets in all cracks. Shake off excess. Dip fully into egg wash. Press into panko, coating thoroughly. Repeat for all onions
- Air fry: Lightly spray air fryer basket. Place coated mini blooming onions inside, root-side down, without overcrowding. Lightly spray tops with oil. Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy
Notes
Do not cut through the root – it holds everything together.
Light spray of oil on breaded onions before cooking helps achieve golden, crispy finish.
Let rest 1-2 minutes after air frying to help coating set.
For gluten-free version, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding air fryer basket.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini blooming onion
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: air fryer, blooming onion, appetizer, crispy