🧅 Air Fryer Blooming Onion for Breakfast
Looking for a unique and crispy breakfast idea? Try making a Blooming Onion in the Air Fryer! It’s a fun, flavorful dish that works perfectly for breakfast when paired with eggs, toast, or even some avocado. This lighter version skips the deep-frying but still delivers that delicious golden crunch.
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 large onion (yellow or sweet works best)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or a bit of oil
🔪 How to Cut the Onion:
- Peel the onion and cut off the top (leave the root intact).
- Place the onion root-side down.
- Make 8 to 12 cuts from top to root (like slicing a pie), but don’t cut all the way through the root.
- Gently spread the “petals” apart to create a blooming shape.
🍳 Breading Steps:
- In one bowl: mix flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a second bowl: whisk eggs and milk.
- In a third bowl: place breadcrumbs.
- Dredge the onion in the flour mixture, making sure it gets between the layers.
- Dip it into the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumbs.
- Spray the onion with a light coat of cooking spray.
🍽️ Air Frying:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully place the breaded onion in the basket, root side down.
- Air fry for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Check halfway through and spray more oil if needed for extra crunch.
🍳 Serving Suggestions for Breakfast:
- Serve with scrambled or poached eggs.
- Add a side of avocado or sautéed spinach.
- Dip it in spicy mayo or yogurt-based garlic sauce.
- Pair it with toast or a breakfast sandwich.
✅ Tips:
- Use a firm onion to help hold the shape.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour.
Enjoy your crispy, golden air fryer blooming onion as a fun and savory way to start your morning!
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