Here’s an easy Air Fryer Onion Rings recipe—crispy, golden, and healthier than deep-fried. 🧅✨
Ingredients
- 1 large onion (yellow or sweet), sliced into ½-inch rings
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional for color and flavor)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or panko
- Cooking spray or 1–2 tsp oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Onions
- Peel and slice the onion into rings.
- Separate the rings carefully.
2. Set Up Breading Stations
- Bowl 1: Flour + salt + pepper + paprika
- Bowl 2: Beaten egg
- Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs or panko
3. Coat the Onion Rings
- Dip each ring in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip into egg.
- Press into breadcrumbs until fully coated.
4. Preheat Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C / 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
5. Air Fry
- Arrange onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Spray lightly with cooking spray or brush with oil.
- Air fry 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
6. Serve
- Serve immediately with ketchup, ranch, or aioli.
Tips
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket; cook in batches for even crispiness.
- Optional: add garlic powder or parmesan to breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A super crispy beer-battered onion rings air fryer version 🍺
- A keto-friendly almond flour air fryer onion rings recipe.