Here’s a fun and tasty recipe for Baby Air Fryer Blooming Onions — a smaller version of the classic blooming onion that’s lighter and quicker to make using an air fryer! This is a perfect appetizer with a crispy texture and a zesty dippingsauce.
Ingredients:
For the Onions:
4 small yellow or sweet onions (about the size of a tennis ball)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch)
Olive oil spray
For the Dipping Sauce:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional for extra kick)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
A pinch of salt and pepper
A squeeze of lemon juice