Air Fryer Blooming Onion (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Blooming Onion

01 - 1 large sweet onion (Vidalia)
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - ½ cup buttermilk
10 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce
11 - Olive oil spray

→ Yum Yum Sauce

12 - ½ cup mayonnaise
13 - ¼ cup ketchup
14 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
15 - 1 tablespoon mirin or water
16 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
17 - ¼ teaspoon onion powder

# Instructions:

01 - Cut 8-12 slices from top, stopping before root. Separate layers to bloom.
02 - Dredge in seasoned flour, then egg mixture, then flour again.
03 - Air fry at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, spraying with oil.
04 - Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth. Serve with slightly cooled onion.

# Notes:

01 - Soak in ice water to help petals spread
02 - Pat dry thoroughly before coating

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