Peel the onion and cut off the top, keeping the root side intact.

Place the onion cut-side down on a cutting board.

Slice the onion into 8-12 sections, ensuring not to cut all the way through the root.

In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together.

In another bowl, beat the eggs.

Dip the onion into the flour mixture, coating all the petals.

Next, dip it into the beaten eggs and allow the excess to drip off.

Finally, coat the onion with breadcrumbs, ensuring even coverage.

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Lightly spray the coated onion with cooking spray for extra crispiness.

Place the onion in the air fryer basket and cook for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, checking halfway through.