Description
Discover the ultimate crispy snack with Healthy Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions – a low‑fat, guilt‑free appetizer that transforms ordinary onions into golden, crunchy petals. This easy air‑fryer recipe uses simple pantry staples like flour, buttermilk, and smoked beef seasoning to create a flavorful coating that stays crisp without deep frying. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a quick snack, these bite‑size blooms pair wonderfully with your favorite dip and fit any healthy lifestyle. today!!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked beef seasoning
- 1 cup buttermilk
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare onions by peeling and slicing in a crisscross pattern, keeping the base intact.
- Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and smoked beef seasoning in a bowl.
- Dip onions in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture, ensuring each petal is covered.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and spray coated onions with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 15‑20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- spray lightly twice during cooking. Adjust seasoning to taste. Can be frozen pre‑coated for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Healthy Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions, air fryer onion recipe, quick healthy snack, low fat appetizers, crispy onion petals, easy air fryer sides