Air Fryer Onion Rings

Air Fryer Onion Rings are a quick and easy crunchy and delicious appetizer or side recipe that can be made in about 10 minutes.

These homemade onion rings are lightly breaded and seasoned to perfection before being air fried until golden brown and crispy.

Air Fryer Onion Rings Recipe.

This is really a perfect comfort food recipe that can be made at home using freshly sliced onions and breading.

I like that these air fried onion rings are delicious and guilt free as they are made without frying them in oil

Did you try my recipe for Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Potato Chips?

Those air fried potato chips are another favorite comfort food that can be made in an air fryer. Both this recipe for onion rings and that recipe for potato chips would go great together when served with favorite dips and sauces.

Make your homemade potato chips even better using special seasonings. You can find a selection of seasonings that can work in this recipe here.

Why we love these homemade onion rings.

Air frying means that you are not frying in oil. These onion rings come out of the air fryer crispy and tasty without the added oil.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• It takes about ten minutes to make a batch of onion rings in an air fryer.
• You can season the onion rings as desired to make them even better.
• Onion rings can be served as an appetizer, side, or snack.
• Clean up is a breeze- something that I value in a recipe!
• These onion rings can be made in smaller serving sizes.
• Onion rings can also be used to top a salad, add a crunch element to a burger, or crushed up and used as a topping for a casserole.

Ingredients needed to make homemade onion rings in an air fryer.

The ingredients used in this recipe are basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.

• Onion. Your onion should be sliced, using the larger pieces for this recipe.
• Flour. Regular all purpose flour was used to make my rings.
• Seasonings. My rings were seasoned with paprika, garlic salt, and pepper.
• Cornstarch. Helps to get the rings crispy by helping the flour stick to the rings. You can omit this if desired.
• Egg Used to help the dry ingredients stick to the onion.
• Milk. Water or buttermilk can alternatively be used.
• Panko. While regular breadcrumbs can be used, Panko style coat the onion rings better and make for a crisper onion ring as a result.

Tips for making the best air fried onion rings.

Select an onion that is fresh, firm, and in good shape. The best onions to use are white, yellow, or sweet (vidalia) onions.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Regular all purpose flour was used to make my onion rings. An alternative, such as almond flour or gluten free flour, can be used.
2. This recipe involves setting up a dredging station with three bowls. When transferring the sliced onion between bowls, make sure that you shake of the ingredients from the first bowl before dipping the onion into the second bowl.
3. Make the onion slices about a quarter to a half inch wide to make sturdy rings that can hold their shape.
4. Spraying the rings with a bit of oil before placing them into the fryer basket can help make them get crispy.
5. Soaking the sliced onions in cold water for 10-15 minutes can help take bold or bitter flavor.
6. When airfrying, leave room in the basket for the air to circulate. This will allow the rings to air fry more evenly.

How to make Air Fryer Onion Rings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes .
Bake Time: 10 minutes .
Servings : 4 .

1. Start by preparing your onion. Remove the skin and slice the onions into ½- ¼" slices. Remove the smaller rings and use them for another recipe.
2. Make a dredging station using three bowls. In a shallow bowl, use a whisk to blend together the flour, cornstarch, and desired seasonings .
3. Next, in a second shallow bowl, use a clean whisk to whisk together your egg with the milk or water.
4. In a third shallow bowl, place your panko or breadcrumbs
5. You can prepare your basket by taking it out of the air fryer and spraying it lightly with oil or using an air fryer liner.
6. Dip the first onion slice in the flour mixture bowl, then the egg mixture bowl, and then lastly in the panko bowl, taping the onion slice on the side of each bowl after each dip.
7. Place the dipped onion ring into the fryer basket and repeat the process until you can fill the basket leaving room between each onion ring.
8. Air fry the onion rings at 375 for five minutes, flip them over, and then air fry until they are crisp and brown (five to six more minutes).

Expert Tip👉 Air fry times can vary depending on your air fryer.

How to store air fried onion rings.

Leftover onion rings should be stored in an airtight container or zip top bag and refrigerated. They should keep for up to a few days refrigerated and a few months if frozen. You can simply reheat the rings in your air fryer or oven.

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Air Fryer Onion Rings, a quick and easy crunchy and delicious appetizer or side recipe that can be made in about 10 minutes.

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