Onion Boil with Seafood in Air fryer 🧅🍤

I love making seafood dishes at home because they’re both healthy and satisfying, and this onion boil with seafood in an air fryer has quickly become one of my favorites. What’s great about this recipe is how it brings together aromatic onions stuffed with butter and perfectly seasoned seafood, all cooked effortlessly in the air fryer, which cuts down on the usual mess and time. One tip I’ve learned from experience is to use fresh seafood when possible, as it really enhances the overall flavor compared to frozen. However, frozen seafood mix also works great if you’re pressed for time. For seasoning, Old Bay seasoning is a classic choice that pairs beautifully with seafood, but you can customize it by adding a bit more cayenne or even some onion powder to intensify the flavors. When prepping the onions, carefully cutting out the center and filling it with small butter pieces allows the butter to melt inside during cooking, keeping everything moist and infusing the onions with rich flavor. Wrapping everything tightly in foil is essential as it traps steam and helps cook the ingredients evenly without drying them out. Boiling the seafood briefly before returning it to the air fryer ensures it’s cooked through but still tender. After placing the seafood around the cooked onions and seasoning again, finishing it for 20 more minutes at 370F gives it the perfect texture and taste. I also like sprinkling parsley flakes and sesame seeds at the end for a fresh, colorful touch and extra crunch. This meal pairs wonderfully with a simple salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced, nutritious dinner. Using the air fryer makes it convenient, smells amazing, and the cleanup is minimal — perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress family and friends with a unique seafood dish.