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    Home ยป Recipes ยป No Added Sugar Appetizers

    Air Fried Blooming Onion

    Published: Dec 24, 2018 by thesugarfreediva. ยท This post may contain affiliate or amazon links which may pay commission at no cost to you.

    This is how to make an Air Fried Blooming Onion that tastes and looks just like the blooming onion that is fried and full of calories.
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    This is how to make an Air Fried Blooming Onion that tastes and looks just like the blooming onion that is fried and full of calories.

    This Air Fried Blooming Onion recipe is a great alternative to usual oil fried version.
    I like that I can feel a lot better about what I am eating when it is not fried in oil.
     
    air fryer blooming onion

    Air Fried Blooming Onion

     
    You have probably seen the famous restaurant versions of the blooming onion.
    Those popular appetizers are usually loaded in calories and a bit more.
     

    I must admit that I do get a lot of use out of my air fryer.
    Not only is it a healthier option for preparing food, it is easy to use. I have given quite a few fryers as gifts to family members who love them as well.

     

    Air Fried Blooming Onion
    Air Fried Blooming Onion

    Here are some tips for making this air fryer blooming onion.

    Choose a large onion that is fresh and free of bruises. I like to use a sweet onion because of the flavors.

    Here are some more helpful tips.

    1. This is one of those recipes that may take you a couple of tries. Blooming onions are not the easiest recipe to conquor. Making one in an air fryer can be an extra challenge however, try not give up!
    2. Yes, onion can make you cry. However, rinsing the onion under cold water or allowing the onion to soak in cold water can help calm the tears.
    3. Sometimes it can be a challenge to get the onion fully covered with the ingredients. Using a spoon helps if you can spoon the ingredients on top.
    4. Because air fryers can vary in sizes and shapes, your onion may seem to be frying too fast in some spots and not enough in other spots. You can turn down the temperature to help fry more evenly. Another idea is to try rotating the onion just a bit when you go to check on it.

    Air Fried Blooming Onion

    Make this air fried onion lower in carbs or gluten free.

    Using almond flour is one way to make this recipe both gluten free and lower in carbohydrates. You may need to use an extra egg to help bind the almond flour.

    Another option is to use gluten free flour.
    Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe lower in carbohydrates by using a low carb flour such as low carb Carbalose flour.

     

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    Air Fried Blooming Onion
    Air Fried Blooming Onion

     

    The recipe for Air Fried Blooming Onion

    As mentioned, using almond flour is one way to make this recipe both gluten free and lower in carbohydrates. You may need to use an extra egg to help bind the almond flour.

    Also mentioned, because air fryers can vary in sizes and shapes, your onion may seem to be frying too fast in some spots and not enough in other spots .

    You can turn down the temperature to help fry more evenly. Another idea is to try rotating the onion just a bit when you go to check on it.
     

    What you will need to make this Air Fried Blooming Onion

    Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe lower carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.

     

    • Onion- 1 big fat yellow or sweet onion.
    • Flour- 2 ยฝ cups. Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe lower carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
    • Seasonings such as Old Bay Seasoning, cumin, paprika, garlic powder,and / or my favorite, Trader Joe's Seasoning Blends.- 4 teaspoons total.
    • Eggs-2 beaten.
    • Milk, Buttermilk, or do I say, Beer- ยฝ cup.

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    Air Fried Blooming Onion

    How to make Air Fried Blooming Onion

     
    prepared onion

    Start by preparing your onion.

    • To cut the onion. This can be tricky and it helps to rinse it under cold water first in order to keep down the tears. Peel your onion and cut off the end that is not the root. You want this cut to be flat. Turn the onion so that it sits on the flat end. Starting from the root, we will slice the onion into even quarters. Then, slice the quarters in half. When you cut, place the knife about ยฝ" away from the root and then cut down into the onion until you are about to hit the cutting board. You want 12-16 slices in total that are about ยผ-1/2" wide, depending on the size of your onion.
    • Flip the onion over and place it into a bowl that is slightly larger than the onion.
    • Lastly, pull apart the petals as to separate them and not detach them. the

    Make your blooming onion.

    • Preheat your air fryer to 400 and prep your basket for nonstick if desired.
    • In a bowl, whisk together your flour and seasonings.
    • Now, in another bowl, whip together the eggs and milk (or liquid of choice).
    • First pour the flour mixture over the onion and coat well. It is a good idea to get your hands involved and move the onion around in the bowl to help coat it. Or, you could cover the bowl with a plate or wrap and shake it to coat it.
    • Lift the onion up and shake the excess flour mixture off back into the bowl.
    • Move the onion over to the other bowl that contains the egg and milk and coat well. Use a spoon or ladle to help you coat the entire onion.
    • Sprinkle the remaining flour mixture over the onion, shake the onion out again, and then place it into your air fryer.
    • Air Fry this for 8-10 minutes or until crisp.
    • Optional: For a bit of an oil taste, you can lightly spray your onion with a bit of olive or other oil before frying.

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    This is how to make an Air Fried Blooming Onion that tastes and looks just like the blooming onion that is fried and full of calories.

    This is how to make an Air Fried Blooming Onion that tastes and looks just like the blooming onion that is fried and full of calories.

    Air Fried Bloomin' Onion
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    4.36 from 1009 votes

    Air Fried Blooming Onion

    This is how to make an Air Fried Blooming Onion that tastes and looks just like the blooming onion that is fried and full of calories.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer, party, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Search Result: air fried, appetizer, gluten free, healthy, low carb, onion, tailgate
    Servings: 12

    Ingredients

    • 1 Onion
    • 2.5 cups Flour
    • 4 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
    • 2 Eggs Beaten
    • ยฝ Cup Milk

    Instructions

    • Prepare your onion according to instructions in the recipe post.
      prepared onion
    • Preheat your air fryer to 400
      air fryer
    • In a bowl, whisk together your flour and seasonings.
      whisk ingredients
    • In another bowl, whip together the eggs and milk 
      whisk cream eggs
    • First pour the flour mixture over the onion and coat well. It is a good idea to get your hands involved and move the onion around in the bowl to help coat it.Lift the onion up and shake the excess flour mixture off back into the bowl.
      flour in bowl
    • Move the onion over to the other bowl that contains the egg and milk and coat well. Use a spoon or ladle to help you coat the entire onion. Sprinkle with additional flour mixture. Air Fry this for 8-10 minutes or until crisp.
      Air Fried Bloomin' Onion

    Recipe Notes

    Please see post for important details concerning this recipe.
    Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe lower carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
    most recently updated:
    December 24, 2018

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 86mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.5mg
    Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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    Comments

    1. Frank

      December 26, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent!!! Thank you!

      • Sugar Free Diva

        December 26, 2018 at 1:00 pm

        Good to hear! Thank you!!

    2. Natalie

      December 31, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      So disappointed. Iโ€™m not sure where I went wrong but mine did not crisp up like this at all! I had so much raw flour still on the outside and it was just gross. Tried a second one and got the same result. Will not be attempting this again ?

      • Sugar Free Diva

        January 1, 2019 at 9:12 am

        So sorry to hear this. One tip that I have is to shake off that extra flour. You certainly will most likely not need to use all of the flour for the end product. Thanks!

      • Cherie

        February 3, 2019 at 4:15 pm

        Same here. Disappointed. I made sure to shake off as much flour as possible and spread the onion out so it didnโ€™t clump together.

      • SFD

        February 4, 2019 at 2:34 pm

        Hello. I am wondering what ingredients you used so that we can try adjusting this to make it work for you. thanks!

    3. Nate

      January 1, 2019 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      Made this twice! Turned out delicious both times!

      • Sugar Free Diva

        January 1, 2019 at 9:13 am

        Good to hear!
        Thank you!

    4. Alex R

      January 1, 2019 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      Turned out awesome! People need to remember to shake of excess flour etc before placing the onion into the air fryer. Also, preheating the oven is essential. Thanks for the recipe!

      • SFD

        January 2, 2019 at 9:41 am

        Good to hear! Your tips are helpful ones too!

    5. Frank W

      January 2, 2019 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic recipe!! I used beer and added pepper to mine. Other readers are right that it is essential to shake off excess liquid and flour before placing onion into fryer

      • SFD

        January 2, 2019 at 12:51 pm

        Thank you for letting me know! Enjoy your onion ๐Ÿ™‚

    6. Debbie

      January 25, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Could you use almond milk? Iโ€™m allergic to cows milk.

      • SFD

        January 25, 2019 at 2:46 pm

        Hi. I would try not adding as much as first and then adding a bit at a time until you get the right consistency. Thanks!

    7. Beth

      December 31, 2019 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe. I did add a bit of extra seasoning. Thank you!

      • Sugar Free Diva

        January 1, 2019 at 9:13 am

        I am glad that this worked for you as well. Thank you!

      • TheSugarFreeDiva

        September 22, 2019 at 8:08 am

        Happy to hear it!

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