Description
Enjoy a delicious and crunchy appetizer with these crispy mini blooming onions made in the air fryer. These bite-sized delights are perfect for snacking and entertaining, especially when paired with a flavorful dipping sauce.
Ingredients
For the Blooming Onions:
- 4–6 small yellow onions
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- olive oil spray
For the Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp horseradish (prepared)
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- a pinch of cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Peel and cut onions, creating a blooming effect.
- Soak in Buttermilk: Marinate onions in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
- Coat with Flour Mixture: Dredge onions in seasoned flour mixture.
- Air Fry: Spray with oil, then air fry until crispy.
- Make Dipping Sauce: Whisk together sauce ingredients.
- Serve: Enjoy warm onions with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, consider double-dipping the onions.
- Best served fresh for optimal taste and texture.
