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Air Fryer Crispy Onion Petals with Spicy Mayo

Golden brown Air Fryer Crispy Onion Petals served on a white plate next to a dollop of orange spicy mayo.
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Make restaurant-style crispy onion petals in your air fryer. This recipe provides a crunchy coating and a simple spicy mayonnaise dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray (oil-based)
  • For Spicy Mayo: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the onion: Peel the onion. Place the root end down. Make vertical cuts from the top toward the root, stopping about 1 inch from the root base. Make cuts about 1/2 inch apart all the way around. Do not cut through the root. Place the cut onion in ice water for 15 minutes to help the petals separate. Pat the onion completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Set up the dredging stations: In one shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. In a second dish, whisk the egg and milk together. In a third dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Coat the onion: Dip the dried onion into the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring all surfaces are covered.
  4. Air fry: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C). Lightly spray the coated onion with cooking spray. Place the onion in the air fryer basket, ensuring it is not overcrowded. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, spraying again halfway through cooking, until the coating is golden brown and crisp.
  5. Make the spicy mayo: While the onion cooks, mix the mayonnaise, sriracha, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  6. Serve immediately with the spicy mayo for dipping.

Notes

  • Drying the onion thoroughly after soaking is key to getting the breading to stick well.
  • Use panko breadcrumbs for the best crisp texture in the air fryer.
  • If the onion petals brown too quickly, reduce the air fryer temperature by 10 degrees for the remaining cook time.

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