Air Fryer Onion Rings

These air fryer onion rings are crispy, golden, and easy to make with far less oil than deep frying. Coated with seasoned flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs, they cook quickly in the air fryer while staying crunchy outside and tender inside. Perfect for snacks, appetizers, burgers, or side dishes.

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Course: air fryer, Healthy Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer Onion Rings

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 27

Servings: servings

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Eva Stoner

Cost: 6

Equipment

air fryer
mixing bowls
knife
cutting board
tongs

Ingredients

2 large sweet onions
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp cooking oil spray

Instructions

Slice the onions into thick rings and carefully separate the rings.
Prepare three bowls with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
Dip each onion ring into the flour, then the eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
Place the coated onion rings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
Lightly spray the onion rings with cooking oil spray for better crispiness.
Cook at 390°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking until golden and crispy.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

Use sweet onions or Vidalia onions for the best flavor and texture. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket so the onion rings crisp evenly. Lightly spray with oil before cooking and flip halfway through for the best golden crunch. Serve immediately with ranch, spicy mayo, ketchup, or barbecue sauce.

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