Directions for Bloomin Onion:

• In a bowl mix Panko, flour, with Cajun seasoning, cayenne, cumin, salt, and pepper.
• Set aside.
• Peel onion, cut off the top.
• Place cut side of the onion down onto a cutting board.
• Starting 1?2 inch from the root, cut downward, all the way to the cutting board.
• Repeat to make 4 evenly spaced cuts around the onion.
• Continue slicing through each section until you have made 8 cuts total.
• Open onion so “petals” are exposed.
• In a large bowl add 1 cup flour
• Dip the onion in the large bowl of flour.
• Make sure to give the onion n even dusting.
• Add the egg and buttermilk with the panko, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper mixture.
• Stir to combine
• Make sure to get the mixture in between all “petals.”
• Turn onion upside down to remove any of the excess mixture.
• Now ladle the mixture into every crevice of the onion.
• Place the blooming onion into the fry basket of the air fryer.
• Place the basket in the air fryer.
• Press the "M" button to scroll to the Chicken Icon.
• Press the power button adjusting cooking time to 16 minutes at 360 degrees.
• When a timer goes off, check for the crispness of the onion.
• Cook 5-10 more minutes to desired crispness.
• When done, remove carefully.

Directions Green Onion Ranch Dip:

• Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a bowl.
• Whisk until smooth.
• Sprinkle in the ranch dressing mix, green onions, and optional jalapeno
• Stir until well combined.
• Refrigerate overnight before serving.
• Enjoy!

Makes 4 servings.