Dipped in buttermilk eggwash and Panko, I love how air fryer onion rings turn out crispy, with sweet caramelized onion inside, and easy to bite off. No more pulling the soggy onion.
These air-fried onion rings are the perfect crispy snack! The key to getting them nice and crispy is to toss them in a bit of flour before air frying. This recipe is super easy and only takes about 15 minutes to make. Serve them up with your favorite dipping sauce, like homemade Chipotle mayo, and enjoy!
How to Make Crispy Onion Rings in the Air Fryer
The air fryer onion rings recipe is super simple and easy to follow. All you need is a few ingredients and an air fryer. The one that I'm using for this recipe is the Cuisinart Air fryer oven. It comfortably fits 9 large onion rings at a time.
I started by pre-heating my air fryer to 400 degrees F. Then, I sliced an onion into thin rings. Next, I dipped the onion rings into a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper. After that, I sprayed the air fryer basket with cooking spray and then placed the onion rings in the basket. I air-fried the onion rings for about 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Once they were done, I removed them from the air fryer and served them with ketchup and ranch dressing. They were so good!
What Onions are Best for Making Onion Rings?
When it comes to making onion rings, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, you'll want to use a sweet onion like a Vidalia or a Walla Walla. These onions have a high sugar content, which will help the onions to caramelize and get nice and crispy.
How Thick to Slice Onion Rings?
Second, you'll want to slice the onions relatively thin. Approximately ½ inch slices and then separate them into rings. Thicker slices will take longer to cook and may not get as crisp as you'd like. Finally, be sure to coat the onions in a light batter before air frying. This will help to create a barrier between the hot air and the onion, preventing them from drying out or burning. With these tips in mind, you'll be well on your way to making the perfect air fryer onion rings.
Tips for Making the Best Air Fryer Onion Rings
If you're looking for a delicious, crispy alternative to traditional deep-fried onion rings, look no further than your air fryer. Here are a few tips to help you get the best results:
Start with fresh, well-sliced onions. Thick slices will take longer to cook and may not get as crispy as thin ones.
For extra flavor, soak the onion slices in buttermilk or beer before breading them. This will help the breading adhere better and give the onion rings a nice flavor.
Be sure to use a light hand when breading the onions. Too much breading will make the air fryer onion rings heavy and greasy.
Oil is not necessary in an air fryer, but a light spraying of cooking spray will help the onion rings cook evenly and prevent sticking.
Cook the onion rings at a high temperature to achieve maximum crispiness. 400 degrees is usually ideal.
And finally, don't be afraid to experiment! Add your favorite seasonings to the breading, or try dipping the cooked onion rings in BBQ sauce, ketchup, or ranch dressing. The possibilities are endless!
How to make onion rings low-carb and keto-friendly?
For anyone on a keto diet, the thought of onion rings might seem like a distant memory. But fear not! With a little creativity, you can enjoy this classic appetizer without blowing your carb count for the day. Here's how to make air fryer onion rings that are keto-friendly:
First, cut your onions into thin rings. If you're using a pre-made air fryer onion ring mix, you can skip this step.
Next, whisk together some eggs and coconut flour. Dip each onion ring into the mixture, making sure to coat evenly.
Next, substitute breadcrumbs for a mixture of almond flour and pork panko
Low carb recipe Wholesomeyum.
Crispy Air Fryer Appetizers
- Crispy Jalapeno popper balls
- Spicy Mozzarella Sticks
- Air Fryer stuffed jalapeno peppers
- Ultra-crispy Pasta Chips
Homemade Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings
These Air fryer onion rings are crispy, delicious, and very easy to make. A healthy alternative to deep-fried onion rings. I feel that these air fryer onion rings are crisper and tastier than any fast food restaurant, in my opinion.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion. Sweet yellow onion or Vidalia kind.
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Egg, beaten
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs. I used a mix of Seasoned breadcrumbs and Panko. Both work well. If used unseasoned breadcrumbs, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spray oil
Instructions
1. Clean the onion and slice it in approximately ¼ inch rings
2. Separate the rings from each other. Pick out the largest ones. Medium-size rings are good too. Reserve the small rings for other recipes)
3. In a first medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper and paprika
4. In a second medium bowl, beat the egg, add buttermilk and salt to taste
5. In a third medium bowl pour breadcrumbs.
6. Working one onion ring at a time, coat each one in egg mixture, then flour mix, then back to egg mixture and then finally in breadcrumbs
7. Arrange the breaded onion rings in the air fryer basket/sheet.tray and give them some space so they do not touch each other. Depending on the size and shape of your air fryer, fry onion rings in batches. My Cuisinart air fryer oven basket comfortably fits 9 large onion rings at a time. (see picture above)
8. Preheat air fryer to 400F/200C for 2 minutes
9 Air fry mode at 400F/200C and fry for 5 minutes
10. Open air fryer, flip each onion ring on the other side, set the air fryer to 350F. Gently spray onion rings with oil spray and fry for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the breading is crispy, crusted and golden brown.
11. Enjoy while they are freshly crisp. Dip in your favorite sauce/ketchup. I used two dips: ketchup and homemade chipotle mayo. Delicious!
12. Store leftovers (if any) in the refrigerator and reheat for a minute until crispy again.
Notes
Tips for Making the Best Air Fryer Onion Rings
If you're looking for a delicious, crispy alternative to traditional deep-fried onion rings, look no further than your air fryer. Here are a few tips to help you get the best results:
Start with fresh, well-sliced onions. Thick slices will take longer to cook and may not get as crispy as thin ones.
For extra flavor, soak the onion slices in buttermilk or beer before breading them. This will help the breading adhere better and give the onion rings a nice flavor.
Be sure to use a light hand when breading the onions. Too much breading will make the air fryer onion rings heavy and greasy.
Oil is not necessary in an air fryer, but a light spraying of cooking spray will help the onion rings cook evenly and prevent sticking.
Cook the air fryer onion rings at a high temperature to achieve maximum crispiness. 400 degrees is usually ideal.
And finally, don't be afraid to experiment! Add your favorite seasonings to the breading, or try dipping the cooked onion rings in BBQ sauce, ketchup, or ranch dressing. The possibilities are endless!
PAT HOCK
I have only used the rotisserie once for. Chicken it turned out great I have power air fryer 360 XL