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A close-up stack of golden brown, crispy air fryer onion rings piled on a white plate.

Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings


  • Author: faironplay.com
  • Total Time: 27 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make onion rings crispy in the air fryer without deep frying.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Slice onions into 1/4-inch thick rings. Separate the rings.
  2. Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls.
  3. In the first bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. In the second bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
  5. In the third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Dip each onion ring first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  7. Next, dip the floured ring into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
  8. Finally, press the ring firmly into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
  9. Preheat your air fryer to 380F (195C).
  10. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  11. Arrange the coated onion rings in a single layer in the basket, avoiding overlap.
  12. Spray the tops of the onion rings lightly with cooking spray.
  13. Air fry for 8 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  14. Spray the second side lightly with cooking spray before flipping.
  15. Remove and serve immediately. Repeat with remaining rings.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, chill the breaded rings for 15 minutes before air frying.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup or ranch dressing.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5 rings
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 50

Keywords: onion rings, air fryer, crispy, appetizer, panko, vegetarian