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Air Fryer Onion Rings Recipe

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4.2 from 13 reviews

Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Onion Rings made with Vidalia onions, coated in a seasoned Parmesan panko breadcrumb crust, and cooked to perfection in an air fryer for a healthier, oil-light snack or side dish.

  • Total Time: 27-31 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 4 servings

Ingredients

Onions

  • 2 medium Vidalia onions (approx. 1 pound total)

Breading Mixture

  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Coating

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Other

  • Cooking spray (preferably oil mister with olive oil for air fryer basket)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Onions: Cut off both ends of the Vidalia onions, then slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Carefully separate the slices into individual rings.
  2. Set up Breading Stations: Place all-purpose flour in one bowl and beaten eggs in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder, mixing evenly.
  3. Coat the Onion Rings: Dip each onion ring into the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it fully in the beaten eggs. Allow any extra egg to drip off before transferring the rings to the breadcrumb mixture. Coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture and place the coated rings on a wire rack or baking sheet lined with wax paper. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray to aid crisping.
  4. Prepare the Air Fryer Basket: Spray the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil using a non-aerosol oil mister to prevent damaging the basket.
  5. Cook the Onion Rings: Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, place the coated onion rings into the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove cooked rings and continue with remaining batches.
  6. Serve: Serve the crispy air-fried onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

  • Do not use aerosol cooking sprays inside the air fryer basket as they can damage the coating.
  • Using Vidalia onions provides a naturally sweet flavor, but other large sweet onions can be substituted.
  • Ensure rings are well coated and shaken off excess flour and egg to prevent clumps.
  • Cooking in batches is important to achieve even crispiness without overcrowding.
  • For extra crispiness, you can double dip the rings by repeating the egg and breadcrumb steps.
  • These onion rings are best enjoyed immediately for optimal crunch.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 minutes per batch (approx. 12-16 minutes total)
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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