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Tangy, sweet, spicy pearl onions with balsamic vinegar are a snap to make in your air fryer for an easy, vegan side dish.
I am a huge fan of side dishes made in an air fryer. Since most of my recipes ask you to throw things into an air fryer and just go, it's easy enough to get a side dish cooking while your main dish cooks.
This roasted pearl onions recipe takes one of my favorite things--onions--and makes them the star of the dish by themselves.
While onions can be pungent, if prepared correctly, they can take on a wonderful, slightly sweet flavor. Air frying pearl onions makes them sweet on the inside, and crispy in bits on the outside. If you ask me, this is a killer combination.
I've also since discovered that many people love Roasted Pearl Onions just as much as I do, largely due to this sweetness. They truly make for a tasty side dish with most meals. The roasting brings out a delicious aspect of onions that many people might be unaware of.
Roasted Pearl Onions | Air Fryer Recipe
I wasn't sure how these Roasted Pearl Onions were going to turn out in the Air Fryer. I mean, the Air Fryer has never let me down before so I had high hopes. I was a little concerned they would burn before they cooked, but as long as you use FROZEN pearl onions, and set the temperature to 400F, your pearl onions will turn out really well.
I think in fact, that an air fryer is perfect for air frying pearl onions, or even regular onions, largely because the hot, dry heat in the airfryer, thanks to the fan, helps them caramelize faster than they would in a moister environment, like in a saucepan on the stove.
I used the leftover onions in a dinner the next evening. I was pleasantly surprised at the delicious burst of flavor they added to the recipe. They have such a sweet flavor to them, that they can be an addicting snack.
Tips and Tricks for Making Air Fryer Onions
- Use frozen pearl onions. Do not thaw them before you start. The steam from the thawing onions helps them cook.
- Use the sweetest balsamic vinegar you have at hand.
- You can mix up all the ingredients ahead of time and put the mixture in the fridge until you are ready to cook.
- I used this air fryer to make these onions.
- This is the balsamic vinegar I used.
Other Recipes to Try
- If you're looking for more awesome vegan-friendly side dishes, check out my Rosemary Roasted Potatoes. They're a super easy side dish and are a great use for those extra potatoes in your pantry.
- If you're want to keep things low carb and are looking for more great side options, try myAir Fried Cauliflower with Tahini. It makes a great side dish, a healthy snack or just a way to use up extra cauliflower in your fridge.
Did I mention that these Roasted Pearl Onions are vegan. Not to mention, they're also low carb and make for a healthy snack or side dish. You won't want to skip this recipe.
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Air Fryer Roasted Pearl Onions Recipe
These air fryer Roasted Pearl Onions are delightfully sweet, crispy and oh so yummy! They're low carb, vegan and made easily in your air fryer.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fried Pearl Onions, Air Fried Roasted Pearl Onions, Roasted Pearl Onions, Vegan Side Dishes
Servings: 3
Calories: 92kcal
Author: URVASHI PITRE
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Ingredients
- 1 14.5 oz (1 14.5 ounce) Frozen Pearl Onions
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) Kosher Salt
- 1/3 teaspoon (0.33 teaspoon) Ground Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) finely chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
Place onions in a medium bowl. Pour in olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Toss to coat.
Transfer the seasoned onions to the air fryer basket.
Set the air fryer to 400°F for 18-20 minutes or until onions are tender and lightly charred, stirring once or twice during the cook time.
- Use frozen pearl onions. Do not thaw them before you start. The steam from the thawing onions helps them cook.
- Use the sweetest balsamic vinegar you have at hand.
- You can mix up all the ingredients ahead of time and put the mixture in the fridge until you are ready to cook.
- I used this air fryer to make these onions.
- This is the balsamic vinegar I used.
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Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Fat: 9g | Sugar: 1g
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Renee
Can you add other veggie's to this dish? If so, what do you recommend?
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Claudia
Made this for the first time as a side at Christmas dinner. So glad I #trusturvashi because this deceptively simple dish was a big hit. It’s already on the list for next year.Reply
URVASHI PITRE
Yay!! This one needs so much more love. So glad you made it
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Dani
where have these been all my life? SO so good!!Reply