It's crazy crispy and so fun as a pull-apart shared appetizer. The secret sauce from Outback will forever be our favorite dip!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried blooming onion, blooming onion, onion
Servings: 4
Calories: 454kcal
Author: Nancy Lee
Ingredients
1largeyellow onion
3largeeggs
1cupbread crumbs
2tsppaprika
1tspgarlic powder
1tsponion powder
1tspkosher salt
dipping sauce
2/3cupmayonnaise
2tbspkatchup
1tsphorseradish
1/2tsppaprika
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tspdried oregano
kosher salt
Instructions
Slice off onion stem and set onion on flat side. Cut an inch from the root down, into 12 to 16 sections, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Put the onion into an iced water bath for 2 minutes, carefully spread the onion petals apart and away from the center.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 1 tablespoon water. In another shallow bowl, whisk together breadcrumbs and spices. Dip onion into egg wash, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, using a spoon to fully coat.
Place in basket of air fryer and cook at 375° for 20 minutes. (See baking method in notes below.)
Meanwhile make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Season with salt.
Notes
NOTE there is a baking option also. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Set onion on prepared baking sheet and bake until golden and tender, 18 to 20 minutes.