"According to shoppers on Reddit, avoid the cooking instructions on the back of the package, which recommend heating in a conventional oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 16 to 18 minutes or in an air fryer at 325 degrees for 11 to 13 minutes. On one Reddit post about the Onion Flowers, a Trader Joe's shopper noted that the onion was "still frozen in the middle" upon following these instructions - and many others echoed the sentiments."
"Instead, one commenter recommended cooking the Onion Flowers on a "sheet pan in [a] convection toaster oven" at 325 degrees "for 16 minutes on air roast." Another Reddit user offered a different method of preparation, recommending microwaving the onions for a minute and a half "followed by 15 minutes in the air fryer on bake at 350 degrees.""
"While some customers love the Onion Flowers, the second biggest complaint behind poor heating instructions is that the appetizer is a bit bland. One Reddit user claimed that "the tempura batter really lacks any flavor," while another Redditor put it perfectly, adding, "The seasoning has a lot to be desired, making sauce a necessity.""
Trader Joe's Onion Flowers are a frozen appetizer priced at $5.49, made from fresh onions dipped in spiced vegan batter and fried. The package instructions recommend conventional oven cooking at 350°F for 16-18 minutes or air fryer at 325°F for 11-13 minutes, but shoppers report these methods leave the onions frozen in the middle. Alternative cooking methods include using a convection toaster oven at 325°F for 16 minutes on air roast, or microwaving for 90 seconds followed by 15 minutes in an air fryer at 350°F on bake. Some customers deep fry them for better results. Additionally, the tempura batter lacks flavor, requiring added seasoning or sauce for optimal taste.
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