Healthy Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions: 3x Crispier, 90% Less Oil

Crispy and low-oil version of the classic blooming onion, transformed into a healthy and shareable snack.

Large yellow onions (3–4, about 200–250 g each)
All-purpose flour (180 g / 1 1/2 cups)
Cornstarch (60 g / 1/2 cup)
Baking powder (1 tsp / 4 g)
Seasoned salt mix (2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp black pepper)
Egg wash alternative: plain low-fat yogurt (120 ml / 1/2 cup) mixed with water (1 tbsp)
Neutral oil spray (high smoke-point oil like avocado or canola)
Optional dipping sauce: Greek yogurt (120 g / 1/2 cup), sriracha (2 tbsp), honey (1 tbsp), lemon juice (1 tsp)

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Trim the onions and cut them into 6 wedges each.
Freeze briefly for 8–10 minutes to set the shape.
Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, cornstarch, baking powder, seasoned salt mix).
In a separate bowl, mix yogurt and water for the wet binder.
Dunk each onion in the wet binder, then dredge in the dry mix. Repeat for a sturdier crust.
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) and lightly oil the basket.
Air-fry each onion for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
Remove and season with salt; let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for best results. Can be frozen after coating and cooked straight from frozen.