Air Fryer Onion Rings Recipe
Crispy and delicious air fryer onion rings made with a flavorful seasoned breadcrumb coating for a healthier alternative to traditional frying. These onion rings are easy to make, golden brown, and perfect as a snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (approximately 24 onion rings) 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Seasoning and Coating
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs (use gluten-free breadcrumbs if desired)
- ½ cup all purpose flour (use gluten-free flour if desired)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
Main Ingredient
- 1 large onion (sliced into rings)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for crisping the onion rings.
- Prepare Seasoned Breadcrumbs: In a shallow bowl, combine the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and panko breadcrumbs to create a flavorful coating mixture.
- Beat Eggs and Prepare Flour: In one bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly. In a separate bowl, place the flour ready for dredging the onion rings.
- Coat Onion Rings: Dip each onion ring first into the flour, making sure it’s evenly coated. Then dip into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat them thoroughly in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the coated onion rings in a single layer with space between each to ensure even cooking. Work in batches if necessary.
- Add Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the arranged onion rings or lightly spray them with an olive or avocado oil spray to help them crisp up beautifully.
- Air Fry: Cook the onion rings in the preheated air fryer for 7-8 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the onion rings carefully from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious snack or side dish. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute panko breadcrumbs and all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure each onion ring cooks evenly and crisps properly.
- You can use avocado oil spray as an alternative to olive oil for a different flavor profile.
- Use a large sweet onion for a milder, sweeter flavor or yellow onion for a more traditional taste.
- Serve immediately for best texture; onion rings can lose crispiness if they sit too long.
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