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Air Fried Pearl Onions

Air Fried Pearl Onions

Deliciously crispy Air Fried Pearl Onions, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 onions
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • microwave
  • Air fryer
  • Colander
  • medium bowl
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

Frozen Pearl Onions

  • ½ bag frozen pearl onions
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 bottle oil in a spray bottle

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Microwave the pearl onions for half the time given on the package (about 2 minutes).
  • While they partially cook, add the egg to a medium bowl and beat.
  • Add the flour, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder to another bowl and stir to mix.
  • Drain the partially cooked onions in a colander and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • Take 6 onions, dip them into the flour mixture and stir to coat.
  • Use a fork to lift them out of the flour, shaking off any excess. Place them in the egg mixture and stir to coat.
  • Use a different fork to take them out of the egg, letting any excess drip off. Put them into the flour mixture a second time and coat them with flour.
  • Continue until all of the onions are coated.
  • Place the prepared onions on a tray and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F for 3 minutes.
  • Take the coated onions out of the fridge and put them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Spray them with some oil. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 3 minutes.
  • Shake the basket, spray some more oil, and air fry for another 3 minutes.

Notes

You can also thaw the frozen onions in a bowl of cold water for an hour. Use a fork to transfer them between bowls and work with only 6-8 at a time. Don’t skip the 10-minute chilling time! Avoid commercial cooking spray in the air fryer as it can damage the nonstick finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onionCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 598mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 657IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Air Fried Pearl Onions, Crispy Onions, Fried Onions, Healthy Appetizers, side dish, Vegetable Snacks
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