Air fryer onion rings are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried onion rings. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs (or panko crumbs)
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the onions into rings, about 1/2 inch thick. Separate the rings and set them aside.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, making sure it’s coated evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
- Next, dip the flour-coated onion ring into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Place the egg-coated onion ring into the bowl with bread crumbs or panko crumbs. Press the crumbs onto the onion ring to ensure they stick. Repeat this process for all the onion rings.
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the breaded onion rings in a single layer in the basket, making sure they don’t overlap.
- Spray the tops of the onion rings with a light coating of cooking spray to help them turn crispy.
- Cook the onion rings in the air fryer for about 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. The exact time may vary depending on the air fryer model and the desired level of crispiness.
- Once the onion rings are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving plate.
- Serve the air fryer onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce.
Enjoy your homemade air fryer onion rings!
