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Air Fryer Onion Rings : Easy Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings Recipe

Air Fryer Onion Rings

Crispy, golden air fryer onion rings with a sweet, tender center. A perfect balance of indulgence and ease, ideal for weeknights or special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Onions
  • 2 large sweet onions Vidalia or other sweet varieties recommended
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk unsweetened, unflavored plant-based option available
  • cooking spray olive oil or avocado oil

Equipment

  • Air Fryer,
  • 3 Small Bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Knife
  • cutting board,
  • measuring cups,
  • - Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Prep Your Onions: Peel sweet onions and slice into 1/2-inch thick rings. Carefully separate each ring to avoid breaking.
  2. Set Up Breading Stations: Create three shallow bowls for flour, egg wash, and panko mixture.
  3. Combine ingredients for the egg wash: whisk together eggs and milk until well combined.
  4. Mix the panko breadcrumbs with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in the third bowl.
  5. Breading Process: Dip each onion ring first in flour, shaking off excess. Then dip in egg wash, letting excess drip away. Finally, press into the panko mixture, ensuring full coating.
  6. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
  7. Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the bottom of your air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange breaded onion rings in a single layer without overlapping.
  8. Air Fry: Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 4-5 minutes). Spray tops with cooking spray after flipping.
  9. Serve Immediately: Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt when served. Enjoy hot and fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For milder onions, soak rings in ice water for 15-30 minutes after slicing.
For extra crunch, opt for a double-dip in the egg wash and panko before air frying.
Freeze uncooked breaded onion rings on a baking sheet, then transfer to freezer bags for later cooking from frozen.
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