AIR FRYER BLOOMING ONION | Richard in the kitchen

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while providing similar tanginess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch can be a cost-effective thickener.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is often less expensive.

dipping sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt dip

💰Cheaper: ranch dressing

Greek yogurt dip offers a healthier alternative with similar flavor.

Peel the outer layer of the onion.

Cut off the stem end flat, ensuring not to cut the root end.

Make 4 even quarter cuts in the onion, starting each cut about 1/2 inch from the root, then make 2-3 more cuts between each quarter.

Gently fan out each piece of the onion to bloom outward and remove a few of the center pieces at the top of the core.

Prepare two large bowls: one for the flour and seasonings, and another deep bowl for the whisked eggs.

Place the cut onion in the flour bowl and spoon to coat thoroughly, shaking off any excess flour.

Dip the flour-coated onion in the egg bowl, ensuring all parts are covered.

Return the onion to the flour bowl to coat it again thoroughly, shaking off excess flour.

Let the coated onion rest on a plate in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour to set.

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes and lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.

Place the onion in the center of the air fryer and lightly spray with cooking spray.

Cook at 375°F for 15-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy, monitoring closely as cooking times may vary.

Carefully remove the onion from the air fryer and serve with your choice of dipping sauce.

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