Crispy Air Fried Pearl Onions (Printable Version)
Golden, crispy pearl onions air fried with herbs and olive oil for a quick vegetarian side.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb pearl onions, peeled
→ Seasonings
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp sea salt
04 - ½ tsp black pepper
05 - ½ tsp garlic powder
06 - ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the peeled pearl onions with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the onions in a single layer in the air fryer basket for even roasting.
04 - Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the onions are golden and crispy on the outside with a tender interior.
05 - Serve hot as an appetizer or alongside your favorite main course.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Pearl onions transform into something almost candy like with barely any effort.
- The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
02 -
- Peeling pearl onions is tedious unless you blanch them first in boiling water for 30 seconds, then shock them in ice water and the skins slip right off.
- Overcrowding the basket will steam the onions instead of roasting them, so work in batches if needed.
03 -
- Shake the basket more assertively than you think, those onions need to tumble and flip to brown evenly on all sides.
- A tiny drizzle of balsamic vinegar right at the end creates a sweet tang that makes these unforgettable.