Healthy Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions for Guilt-Free Snacking

Healthy Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions are a guilt-free appetizer that’s crispy, flavorful, and uses 90% less oil.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 onions

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Onions

2 pieces Sweet Onions Small-sized, about the size of a tennis ball
1 cup All-Purpose or Whole Wheat Flour For crispy coating

For the Egg Wash

1 piece Egg Or substitute with a flaxseed egg for vegan option
1 cup Milk Any type preferred; use almond or oat milk for dairy-free

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust based on spice preference
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

For Cooking

1 tablespoon Oil for Spraying Olive or avocado oil recommended

Equipment

Air fryer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Onions: Peel and trim the sweet onions, making four vertical cuts downward towards the root.
Mix the Coating: Combine flour with spices in one bowl; whisk egg and milk in another. Coat onions with flour, dip in egg wash, and coat again in flour.
Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) for a few minutes. Place coated onions in the air fryer basket with root side down.
Air Fry the Onions: Spritz with oil and cook for about 10 minutes, adding an extra 2 minutes if needed for crispiness.
Serve and Enjoy: Carefully remove onions, allow to cool slightly, and serve hot with a yogurt dip or spicy salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onionCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These mini blooming onions are a healthier appetizer option and can be served with a variety of dips.

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