Air Fryer Onion Boil🧅

Ingredients

• 2 Large Onion (peeled, tops and bottoms trimmed, center cut shallowly but not all the way through)
• 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened, room temperature)
• 1 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1/2 tsp Lemon Pepper (store‑bought blend)
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds (toasted if desired)

Instructions

1. Trim and Hollow the Onion

   Cut off the top and bottom of each onion, then make a shallow vertical cut around the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through so the layers stay attached.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare Butter‑Seasoning Mix

   In a small bowl, combine softened butter with salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Mix until a smooth paste forms.

   Time: PT5M

3. Butter the Onion

   Spread the butter‑seasoning mixture inside the hollowed center and over the outer surface of each onion, using as much butter as you like for richness.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add Sesame Seeds

   Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over the buttered onions.

   Time: PT2M

5. Wrap in Foil

   Wrap each onion tightly in a sheet of aluminum foil, sealing the edges so no steam escapes.

   Time: PT3M

6. Preheat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 385°F (196°C) and let it preheat for about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 385°F

7. Air Fry the Onion

   Place the foil‑wrapped onions in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 385°F for 45‑50 minutes, until the onion is very tender and the butter is caramelized.

   Time: PT45M

   Temperature: 385°F

8. Rest and Serve

   Remove the onions with tongs, let them rest for 5 minutes to cool slightly, then carefully unwrap and cut into wedges or serve whole.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

500

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

45 g

Fiber

2 g