Air Fryer Mini Blooming Onions (Print Version)

Crispy mini blooming onions cooked to golden perfection using an air fryer for a flavorful snack.

# Ingredients:

Batter

01 - 240 ml buttermilk or whole milk mixed with 15 ml lemon juice
02 - 120 g all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
03 - 15 ml paprika
04 - 5 ml garlic powder
05 - 5 ml onion powder
06 - 2.5 ml cayenne pepper
07 - 5 ml salt
08 - 5 ml ground black pepper

Onions

09 - 2 medium sweet onions (e.g. Vidalia)

Cooking

10 - Cooking spray or oil as needed

Dipping Sauce

11 - Mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish sauce, lemon juice, and seasonings to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Combine buttermilk or milk with lemon juice in a small bowl and let rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
02 - Peel onions, trim tops and bottoms to create a flat base, then make vertical cuts to form petal shapes without cutting through the base.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
04 - Dip each onion into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then thoroughly coat with the seasoned flour mixture.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (380°F) for 5 minutes.
06 - Place coated onions upright in the air fryer basket, ensuring enough space for air circulation.
07 - Lightly spray the top and edges of the onions with cooking spray or brush with oil to promote crispiness.
08 - Air fry the onions for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
09 - Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish sauce, lemon juice, and seasonings to taste; serve alongside warm onions.

# Notes:

01 - For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a certified gluten-free flour blend.

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