This onion boil is viral for a reason!! 🧅
This onion boil is viral for a reason!! 🧅 is a easy American recipe that serves 2. 270 calories per serving. Recipe by Mama J Rae on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 45 min | Total: 1 hr 15 min
Cost: $13.37 total, $6.69 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 large Vidalia Onion (sweet Vidalia onions, peeled and cored)
- 2 teaspoons Dano's Black and Bloody Mary Seasoning (used for interior and top butter mixture)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened; divided (1 tbsp for cavity, 1 tbsp for top))
- 2 cloves Garlic Clove (minced; optional for extra flavor)
- 2 sheets Aluminum Foil (heavy‑duty, for wrapping each onion)
Instructions
Trim, Peel and Core the Onions
Cut off both ends of each Vidalia onion, remove the outer skin, then use an ice‑cream scoop to carve out the center, creating a hollow bowl.
Time: PT5M
Form Foil Nests
Tear a sheet of aluminum foil for each onion and shape it into a shallow cup that will hold the onion bowl upright.
Time: PT2M
Season the Interior
Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of Dano's Black and Bloody Mary seasoning into the hollowed center of each onion.
Time: PT1M
Add Butter and More Seasoning
Place 1 tablespoon of softened butter into each onion cavity, then sprinkle a little more seasoning on top of the butter.
Time: PT1M
Return Onion Flesh and Add Garlic
Put the scooped‑out onion pieces back into the cavity, then scatter the minced garlic over the top.
Time: PT2M
Wrap the Onions
Seal each seasoned onion tightly in its foil cup, making sure no steam can escape.
Time: PT2M
Melt Remaining Butter with Seasoning
In a small microwave‑safe bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter with a pinch of Dano's seasoning and microwave for 30 seconds until melted.
Time: PT0.5M
Air Fry the Onion Bowls
Place the foil‑wrapped onions in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Time: PT45M
Temperature: 375°F
Unwrap and Serve
Carefully remove the hot foil, let the onion rest for a minute, then serve the buttery onion bowls directly on a plate.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 270
- Protein
- 1g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 22g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 15, 2026








