Air Fryer Onion Rings
Deliciously crispy air fryer onion rings that deliver the perfect crunch without the grease of traditional frying.
Ingredients
Onion Rings Ingredients
- 1 large Onion, preferably sweet onions like Vidalia or Walla Walla Sliced into rings
- 1 cup All-purpose flour For coating
- 2 large Eggs Beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs For extra crunch, can substitute with crushed cornflakes
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika For seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For seasoning
- Salt To taste
- Oil spray Neutral oil like avocado or canola For crisping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 380-400°F (193-204°C).
- Slice the onion into rings, ensuring they are between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch thick.
- In one bowl, keep the flour seasoned with salt, paprika, and garlic powder. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, add panko breadcrumbs.
- Pat the onion rings dry, then dip them in the flour, followed by the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Lightly spray both sides of the coated rings with oil.
Cooking
- Arrange the onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
- Check for a golden color; if not golden yet, add 1-2 more minutes as needed.
- Once cooked, let the rings rest for 2 minutes on a wire rack.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free flour and panko. Allows for experimentation with onion types and sizes for different textures.