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Air Fryer Onion Rings
🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
💡 Pro tip: Tap items to check them off as you prep!
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
Peel onions and cut into ½-inch thick slices, separate into individual rings
Pat onion rings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture
Set up breading station with three bowls: flour in first, beaten eggs in second, breadcrumb mixture in third
Mix panko, regular breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper in third bowl
Dredge each onion ring in flour, shaking off excess
Dip floured ring into beaten eggs, coating completely
Press ring firmly into breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides thoroughly
Place breaded rings on wire rack over baking sheet
Refrigerate breaded onion rings for 10 minutes to set coating
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes
Spray air fryer basket generously with cooking spray
Arrange onion rings in single layer in basket, not overlapping
Spray tops of rings generously with cooking spray
Cook at 400°F for 6 minutes, then carefully flip each ring
Spray flipped side with oil and cook additional 6 minutes until golden brown and crispy
Serve immediately while hot and crispy
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- Air fryer
- Three shallow bowls for breading
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Wire rack
- Baking sheet
- Tongs
- Paper towels
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
Use large sweet onions for best flavor and size
Double bread for extra thick crispy coating
Don't skip the chilling step helps coating adhere during cooking
Spray oil generously for maximum golden crispiness
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor
Separate onion rings gently to keep inner rings intact
📊 Nutrition Facts
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Store cooled onion rings in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 days
- Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking
- Best consumed fresh for optimal crispiness
- Do not store while warm as condensation makes coating soggy
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Bread onion rings up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate covered
- Prepare breading station ingredients and store separately
- Cut onions up to 24 hours ahead store in water in refrigerator
- Mix dry breadcrumb mixture ahead and store in airtight container
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Freeze uncooked breaded rings on baking sheet until solid
- Transfer to freezer bags for up to 2 months
- Cook from frozen add 3-5 minutes to cooking time
- Do not thaw before cooking for best texture
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with ranch dressing ketchup or spicy aioli for dipping
- Pair with burgers or sandwiches as side dish
- Great appetizer for parties and game day
- Serve with barbecue sauce or honey mustard
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Not drying onion rings thoroughly causes soggy coating
- Overcrowding air fryer basket results in uneven cooking
- Skipping refrigeration step makes coating fall off during cooking
- Not spraying enough oil prevents golden crispy exterior
- Using only panko or only regular breadcrumbs affects texture balance
- Flipping rings too early causes coating to stick to basket
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Spicy version add more cayenne or hot sauce to egg wash
- Garlic parmesan toss with parmesan and garlic powder after cooking
- Buffalo style toss with buffalo sauce after cooking
- Ranch seasoning mix ranch powder into breadcrumb mixture
- Sweet onion use Vidalia or Walla Walla onions for sweeter taste
- Gluten-free use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes but yellow or sweet onions work best. Red onions are slightly more bitter.
Pat onions dry refrigerate after breading and press breadcrumbs firmly onto rings.
Yes use gluten-free flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs. Almond flour also works.
Combination gives best texture. Panko for crunch regular for coating adherence.
Yes bake at 425°F for 15-18 minutes flipping halfway. Won't be as crispy.
