This crispy Blooming Onion is a fun appetizer made with a whole sweet onion coated in a seasoned crispy mixture and cooked in the air fryer until golden brown. Serve it with a creamy dipping sauce for the perfect restaurant-style snack at home!
Ingredients
For the Blooming Onion
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Olive oil spray
For the Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- A pinch of salt
- Hot sauce, optional
Step-by-Step Instructions
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