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Blooming Onion

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large sweet onion about 1 pound
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Cut top 1/2 inch off onion; peel, keeping root intact to hold together.
  2. Place cut-side down; make 12-16 evenly spaced vertical cuts stopping 1/2 inch from root.
  3. Cut between sections for more petals without cutting through root.
  4. Gently separate petals; soak entire onion in buttermilk 15 minutes.
  5. Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  6. Remove onion; let excess drip off. Dredge thoroughly in seasoned flour, coating between all petals.
  7. Dip briefly in buttermilk again; coat again in flour.
  8. Preheat air fryer to 350°F; generously spray basket with cooking spray.
  9. Place onion root-side up; generously spray entire onion.
  10. Cook 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy, spraying again halfway.
  11. Carefully remove; rest 5 minutes before serving with preferred dipping sauce.