½cupmilkcan use unflavored dairy-free milk, 120 mL
1largeegg
Sauce (optional)
¼cupmayonnaise
2Tbspcreamy horseradish sauce
1Tbspketchup
salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Cut Onion: Cut off the top of the onion, leaving the root intact. as it will hold the onion together. Peel off the skin of the onion. Make 4 vertical cuts into the onion, starting from the top and working towards the root end, ensuring you don't cut all the way through the root. Gently spread apart the onion petals with your fingers to expose the layers and give it the bloomin' appearance. Be careful not to break the petals off.
Prep Dredging Station: In a large bowl, combine flour and all spices. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg.
Bread The Onion: Gently place your onion in the flour bowl, lightly dusting it all over with the mixture. Tap off excess then dunk it in the egg to completely coat. Let excess drip off, then place it back in the flour mixture. Work flour into all of the crevices.
Oil It: Use a sprayable cooking oil to lightly coat the whole onion (and all of its nooks and crannies) in oil - this will make it brown and crispy.
Air Fry: Cook in the air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Sauce (optional): While onion cooks, stir together the sauce.
Serve: Serve hot with sauce!
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Notes
This doesn't store well after cooking, so enjoy it while it's hot!