Greetings, fellow food enthusiasts! Today, we are about to embark on a culinary adventure that combines crispiness, flavor, and that classic bloomin’ onion goodness. Yes, you guessed it; we’re making an Air Fried Bloomin’ Onion, and it’s going to be nothing short of amazing.
If you’ve ever indulged in a bloomin’ onion at a restaurant and thought, “I wish I could make this at home,” then this recipe is your golden ticket. With a few simple ingredients and an air fryer, you can recreate that iconic appetizer and impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
For the Bloomin’ Onion
– 1 large sweet onion
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon ground cumin
– ½ teaspoon dried thyme
– ½ teaspoon dried oregano
– 2 large eggs
– ½ cup water
– Spray avocado oil
For the Sauce
– 1 part mayonnaise
– 1 part Primal Kitchen BBQ sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Onion
Start by peeling the large sweet onion and cutting off the top and root ends. Be sure to leave the root end intact; it’s crucial for keeping the onion together during the cooking process. Place the onion with the flat, cut side down.
Create the Bloomin’ Onion Batter
In a bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon of paprika, ½ teaspoon of ground cumin, ½ teaspoon of dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon of dried oregano. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.
Dip and Coat
In another bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with ½ cup of water to create an egg wash. Now, the fun part begins. Take your prepared onion and carefully start to separate the layers, but be sure not to cut through the root end. You want the onion to resemble a blooming flower.
Once your onion is blooming, dip it into the dry flour mixture, making sure to get the flour into all the nooks and crannies of the onion. Shake off any excess flour.
Next, dip the onion into the egg wash, ensuring it’s well-coated. Once again, let any excess drip off.
Now, return the onion to the flour mixture for a second coating. This will help create that deliciously crispy exterior we all love.
Air Fry to Perfection
Place your beautifully coated bloomin’ onion into the basket of your air fryer. Lightly spray it with avocado oil to help achieve that perfect golden brown finish.
Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook for approximately 25 minutes. During the cooking process, give it a couple more spritzes of avocado oil. This will help achieve that mouthwatering crispiness that’s a hallmark of a good bloomin’ onion.
Whip Up the Dip
While your bloomin’ onion is sizzling away in the air fryer, take a moment to create the perfect dipping sauce. Simply mix equal parts of mayo and Primal Kitchen BBQ sauce in a bowl. This combination of creaminess and smoky BBQ flavor is the ideal companion for your bloomin’ onion masterpiece.
Enjoy!
Once your Air Fried Bloomin’ Onion is beautifully golden and crispy, carefully remove it from the air fryer. Place it on a serving plate and let it cool slightly.
Now, it’s time to dig in! Tear off a crispy petal, dip it into that luscious BBQ mayo sauce, and savor the explosion of flavors and textures. You’ll find yourself transported to your favorite restaurant, right in the comfort of your home.
There you have it, folks – a homemade Air Fried Bloomin’ Onion that’s both impressive and irresistibly delicious. It’s perfect for sharing at parties, game nights, or any occasion when you want to treat your taste buds to something extraordinary. Enjoy!
Ingredients
For the Bloomin Onion
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup water
- Spray avocado oil
For the Sauce
- 1 part mayonnaise
- 1 part Primal Kitchen BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Start by peeling the large sweet onion and cutting off the top and root ends. Be sure to leave the root end intact; it’s crucial for keeping the onion together during the cooking process. Place the onion with the flat, cut side down.
- In a bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon of paprika, ½ teaspoon of ground cumin, ½ teaspoon of dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon of dried oregano. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.
- In another bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with ½ cup of water to create an egg wash.
- Take your prepared onion and carefully start to separate the layers, but be sure not to cut through the root end. You want the onion to resemble a blooming flower.
- Once your onion is blooming, dip it into the dry flour mixture, making sure to get the flour into all the nooks and crannies of the onion. Shake off any excess flour.
- Next, dip the onion into the egg wash, ensuring it’s well-coated. Once again, let any excess drip off.
- Now, return the onion to the flour mixture for a second coating. This will help create that deliciously crispy exterior we all love.
- Place your beautifully coated bloomin’ onion into the basket of your air fryer. Lightly spray it with avocado oil to help achieve that perfect golden brown finish.
- Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook for approximately 25 minutes. During the cooking process, give it a couple more spritzes of avocado oil. This will help achieve that mouthwatering crispiness that’s a hallmark of a good bloomin’ onion.
- To create the sauce mix equal parts of mayo and Primal Kitchen BBQ sauce in a bowl.
- Once your Air Fried Bloomin’ Onion is beautifully golden and crispy, carefully remove it from the air fryer. Place it on a serving plate and let it cool slightly.
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