# Blooming Onion (Deconstructed)

A deconstructed version of the classic blooming onion appetizer, made easier and crispier in an air fryer.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 0.25 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- avocado oil cooking spray

## Instructions

1. Thinly slice one onion.
2. Combine flour, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl.
3. Add onion slices and toss until well coated.
4. Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F.
5. Place onions in basket and spray with avocado oil.
6. Air fry until golden brown, 18 to 23 minutes, shaking basket every 4 to 5 minutes.

## Equipment

- air fryer

## Tips

- It's faster than going to Outback and once you start, you really can't stop.
- Shake the air fryer basket every 4 to 5 minutes for even cooking.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1737978437191785/?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0043abf4-1068-4836-89bd-4c775a29076a
- Extracted: 2026-06-05

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