Description
Achieve restaurant-quality, guilt-free crispy onion rings with an air fryer. This method delivers golden-brown, tender rings with minimal oil and maximum crunch. Perfect as a game day snack, burger side, or appetizer centerpiece.
Ingredients
4–5 large yellow onions
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten (optional for extra crisp)
Cooking spray (vegetable oil-based)
Instructions
Slice onions into ¼-inch thick halves
Toss rings in flour mixture (flour, baking powder, salt, pepper)
Submerge in beaten egg if using
Press into breadcrumb mixture
Arrange in single layer in air fryer basket
Spray lightly with oil
Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes
Flip rings and spray again
Air fry 10-12 minutes more until golden and crisp
Notes
Use a mandoline for even slices
Chill onion rings in freezer for 15 minutes before frying for superior crisp
Line basket with parchment paper to prevent sticking
Substitute gluten-free flour blend for dietary needs
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion ring
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg