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Air Fried Onion Snacks

Air Fried Onion Snacks

A crispy, golden-brown blooming onion served with a zesty, homemade dipping sauce.

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Total Time 45 min Prep Time 20 min Air Fry 25 min
Difficulty Medium
Diet Vegetarian
Protein Eggs

Instructions

Step 1

Slice off the onion stem and set the onion on its flat side.

Step 2

Cut an inch from the root down into 12 sections, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Step 3

Flip over and gently pull out sections of the onion to separate petals.

Step 4

In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 1 tablespoon water.

Step 5

In another shallow bowl, whisk together breadcrumbs and spices.

Step 6

Dip the onion into the egg wash, then dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture, using a spoon to coat fully.

Step 7

Drizzle the onion with oil.

Step 8

Place in the basket of your air fryer and cook at 375° until the onion is tender all the way through, 25 minutes.

Step 9

Drizzle with more oil as desired.

Step 10

Make the sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, garlic powder, and dried oregano in a medium bowl.

Step 11

Season with salt.

Step 12

Serve the onion with the sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Per serving · Approximate values

Calories 310 kcal
Total Fat 24g
Saturated Fat 4g
Carbohydrates 18g
Sugar 5g
Protein 6g
Sodium 780mg
Fiber 2g

Nutritional values are estimated based on the listed ingredients and may vary depending on preparation methods, portion sizes, and ingredient brands. Not intended as medical or dietary advice.

Pro Tips

#1

Be careful not to cut all the way through the root when slicing the onion to keep the petals attached.

#2

Use a spoon to ensure the breadcrumb mixture coats the onion petals fully.

#3

Drizzle with extra oil during cooking if the breadcrumbs look dry to ensure a crispy texture.

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