Blooming Onion - Master Cookbook Recipe # 2

Name: Blooming Onion - Master Cookbook Recipe # 2
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 large onion (serves 2 to 4 as an appetizer)
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 large, sweet onion; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (divided); 2 eggs; 1 Tbsp buttermilk; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 Tbsp paprika; 1-1/2 tsp seafood seasoning; Salt and pepper (to taste); Cooking oil spray

Enjoy a restaurant-quality favorite at home using your air fryer! This blooming onion is perfectly seasoned and crispy without the heavy oil of deep-frying.

This is recipe #2 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 15 minTotal time: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 large, sweet onion
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (divided)
2 eggs
1 Tbsp buttermilk
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp paprika
1-1/2 tsp seafood seasoning
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Cooking oil spray

Instructions

Prep the Onion: Use the cutting tips below to "bloom" your onion.
Initial Flour Coat: Coat the prepared onion in a portion of the flour, shaking off any excess.
Egg Wash: In a bowl, beat the eggs and buttermilk together. Thoroughly coat the onion in the egg mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and the seafood seasoning.
Breading: In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, the remaining flour, and the paprika. Evenly coat the onion petals with this mixture, ensuring it gets into the crevices.
Air Fry (Phase 1): Spray your air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place the onion in the basket, cut side up. Cook at 390°F for 10 minutes.
Air Fry (Phase 2): Spray the onion again with cooking spray to help it crisp. Lower the temperature to 350°F and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve: Best enjoyed hot with Recipe #3, Horsey Dipping Sauce!

Notes

Tips for Cutting a Blooming Onion

Prep the Onion: Use the cutting tips below to "bloom" your onion.
Initial Flour Coat: Coat the prepared onion in a portion of the flour, shaking off any excess.
Egg Wash: In a bowl, beat the eggs and buttermilk together. Thoroughly coat the onion in the egg mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and the seafood seasoning.
Breading: In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, the remaining flour, and the paprika. Evenly coat the onion petals with this mixture, ensuring it gets into the crevices.
Air Fry (Phase 1): Spray your air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place the onion in the basket, cut side up. Cook at 390°F for 10 minutes.
Air Fry (Phase 2): Spray the onion again with cooking spray to help it crisp. Lower the temperature to 350°F and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve: Best enjoyed hot with Recipe #3, Horsey Dipping Sauce!