Here’s a Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings recipe that gives you that deep-fried crunch — without the oil overload!
🧅 Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 large yellow or sweet onion
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil spray
🔪 Instructions:
- Prepare the onion:
- Peel and slice the onion into ½-inch thick rings.
- Separate the rings and set aside.
- Set up the coating station:
- Bowl 1: Flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt & pepper.
- Bowl 2: Beaten eggs.
- Bowl 3: Panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
- Coat the onion rings:
- Dredge each ring in flour (shake off excess).
- Dip in egg to coat.
- Press into panko mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Place on a tray or plate in a single layer.
- Air fry:
- Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
- Spray the basket and rings with oil.
- Place onion rings in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
🍯 Serving Ideas:
- Serve with ranch, chipotle mayo, honey mustard, or spicy ketchup.
- Great as a side for burgers, hot dogs, or grilled chicken.
🔧 Tips for Extra Crispiness:
- Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular — they give better crunch.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer — air needs to circulate.
- Spray lightly with oil after flipping for even browning.
Would you like a PDF version or a baked (oven) version of this recipe as well?
