How do you make onion flower in the air fryer?

To make an onion flower in the air fryer, use a large sweet onion and slice it into even segments from the top toward the root—without cutting all the way through. Soak it in cold water to help it bloom, then coat it in a seasoned flour mixture and egg wash. Place it root side down in your air fryer, spray with oil, and cook at 350°F for 18–20 minutes. For full details, follow our air fryer onion blossom recipe above.

Can onions be cooked in an air fryer?

Yes! Onions can be cooked in an air fryer in many ways. They can be roasted, caramelized, or used in recipes like this air fryer onion blossom recipe, where they become crisp and golden on the outside while remaining tender inside.

How to cook a blossom onion?

To cook a blossom onion, prepare it by slicing into petals and soaking it in water. After coating it with seasoned flour and egg wash, place it in a preheated air fryer. Cook at 350°F for about 18–20 minutes. This air fryer onion blossom recipe gives you that restaurant-style result with less oil and effort.

How to re-air fry a blooming onion?

To re-air fry a blooming onion, set your air fryer to 325°F. Lightly spray the onion with oil, then cook it for 5–6 minutes until it's hot and crispy again. This reheating method works perfectly for leftovers made with the air fryer onion blossom recipe.

Air Fryer Onion Blossom Recipe – 3 Secrets for Crispy Joy

Name: Air Fryer Onion Blossom Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion (Vidalia or Walla Walla); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp dried oregano; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; ½ tsp salt; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp milk; Nonstick cooking spray

Description

This air fryer onion blossom recipe delivers crispy, golden petals that peel away perfectly—just like your favorite steakhouse appetizer, but with way less oil.

Ingredients

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1 large sweet onion (Vidalia or Walla Walla)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp dried oregano

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

½ tsp salt

2 large eggs

2 tbsp milk

Nonstick cooking spray (avocado or olive oil)

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Instructions

1. Cut the top of the onion off (not the root). Slice into 16 segments from top toward root. Soak in ice water 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.

2. Whisk eggs and milk in one bowl. In another, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, and salt.

3. Coat onion in flour mixture, then dip in egg wash, then re-coat in flour. Press gently so coating sticks.

4. Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Spray basket and onion generously with oil spray.

5. Place onion root-side down in air fryer. Cook 18–20 minutes until golden and crispy.

6. Remove carefully and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Use a sweet onion for best flavor and structure.

Don’t skip the ice water soak—it helps the onion open up and crisp evenly.

Spray well with oil to avoid dry flour spots or uneven browning.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 onion
Calories: 220
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 310mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 90mg