For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment:
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Whisk
- Small bowl
- Spoon
Instructions:
- Prepare the Onions:
- Peel the onions and cut off the top (stem end), leaving the root end intact.
- Place the onion cut-side down and make cuts downward, stopping about 1/2 inch from the root. Make 12-16 cuts around the onion, depending on its size, to create the “petals.” Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Breading:
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1 cup of buttermilk.
- Bread the Onions:
- Dip each onion into the flour mixture, making sure to get the flour into all the “petals.”
- Shake off any excess flour.
- Dip the floured onion into the egg mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
- Finally, dip the onion back into the flour mixture for a second coating. Make sure the onion is fully coated.
- Air Fry the Onions:
- Place the coated onions in the air fryer basket, cut-side up. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do this in batches.
- Spray the onions lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, until the onions are golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of horseradish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Carefully remove the blooming onions from the air fryer and transfer to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving, Approx. 1 Blooming Onion with Sauce):
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
Enjoy your crispy and delicious Baby Air Fryer Blooming Onions, perfect as an appetizer or snack!
