Air-Fryer Crispy Onion Petals Recipe | Recipe Iseasy Kitchen
Air-Fryer Crispy Onion Petals
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size 1 of 6 servings)
Calories 579
Total Fat 24 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Carbohydrates 76 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugar 13 g
Protein 16 g
Cholesterol 106 mg
Sodium 788 mg
Total: 45 min
* Active: 30 min
Craving that iconic blooming onion crunch without the deep-fry hassle? These air-fryer onion petals fix the classic's pitfallsuneven batter and raw centersby slicing onions into perfect, bite-sized sections for flawless frying every time. Get ready to wow your guests with restaurant-style magic right from your kitchen!
Ingredients
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons horseradish
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 4 cups panko
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 medium sweet onions
- Chopped fresh parsley, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the dipping sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, horseradish, mustard, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper in a bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the onion petals: In a large bowl, whisk the flour, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture and whisk it with the buttermilk and eggs in another bowl. In a separate large bowl, mix the panko, vegetable oil, sugar, and 1 teaspoon each salt and black pepper until well blended.
- Prep the onions: Peel the onions and cut off both ends. Divide into quarters, then cut each quarter in half to create 1-inch wedges. Gently separate the wedges into single petals. Coat the petals in the flour mixture, submerge in the buttermilk mixture (letting excess drip off), then coat thoroughly in the panko mixture.
- Air fry: Place half the petals in a single layer in a 6-quart air fryer. Cook at 350F until golden and crispy, about 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Repeat with the remaining petals, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve with the sauce.
These petals deliver golden, shatteringly crisp exteriors with tender sweet onions insideno soggy centers or oil splatters! The spiced panko (boosted with sugar for caramelized crunch) and zesty sauce make every bite addictive. Dial up the cayenne for fire, swap buttermilk for vegan-friendly options, or pair with fries. Prep is beginner-proof, and at 579 calories per serving, they're indulgent yet guilt-free. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for peak crispiness. Your game day, party, or snack attack just leveled upcook these now and steal the show![1][2]
Photograph by David Malosh
