Copycat Outback Blooming Onion in the Air Fryer

If you find yourself craving Outback Steakhouse's signature appetizer, give this Copycat Outback Blooming Onion recipe a try in the air fryer!

Course Appetizer, appetizers, Side Dish, side dishes, sides, Snack, snacks

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings onion

Calories 1100

Author Lindsay

Cut the top of the onion off and carefully peel the onion. You want to leave the bottom on so it stays in tact.
Place cut side down on a cutting board. Cut the onion about ¼-½" from the stem all the way to the cutting board. Do so 3 more times until you’ve made 4 evenly spaced cuts. Make 2 more cuts between each cut so you have 12 total.
(Watch the video for help on how to do these cuts.)
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, oregano, and pepper until combined.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk
Preheat the air-fryer for 10 minutes on 350 degrees
Carefully place the onion into the dry mixture and use your hands to coat the onion, carefully sprinkling between the cuts and layers. Carefully pat any excess off the onion.
Transfer your onion to the wet mixture and do the same, draining any excess, then transfer back into the dry mixture, using your hands again to coat the onion the best you can. Shake any excess off once again.
Place the onion in the air-fryer and generously spray with the oil until coated.
Air-fry for about 20-25 minutes, spraying every 8 minutes if needed.
Let sit in the air-fryer once done for 5 minutes before removing and serving with desired dippingsauce and enjoy!