Crustless Zucchini and Ham Quiche

🌸 Mini Air Fryer Blooming Onions

Makes: 2 mini onions
Time: ~20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 small onions (or 1 medium, cut in half)

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1 egg

• ⅓ cup milk

• Cooking spray or oil spray

Instructions

1. Prep the onions

   • Cut off the top.

   • Peel.

   • Carefully slice downward into 8–12 sections, stopping about ½ inch from the bottom so it stays together.

   • Gently spread the layers apart.

2. Season

   • Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

   • In another bowl, whisk egg and milk.

3. Coat

   • Dip onion into flour mixture (get between layers).

   • Dip into egg mixture.

   • Dip again into flour for extra crispiness.

4. Air fry

   • Spray onion generously with oil.

   • Place in air fryer basket.

   • Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, until golden and crispy.

   • Spray lightly with oil halfway through if needed.

🥣 Quick Dipping Sauce (Optional)

• ¼ cup mayo

• 1 tbsp ketchup

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder
  Mix and serve on the side.

Tips

• Smaller onions bloom better in mini air fryers.

• If browning too fast, lower temp to 360°F.

• Works with gluten-free flour too.