Air fryer onion rings are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried onion rings. They are typically made by coating sliced onions with a crispy batter and then cooking them in an air fryer, which uses hot air to create a crispy texture without the need for excessive oil. Here’s a basic recipe for making air fryer onion rings:
Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, sliced into rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Cooking spray or oil for spraying the rings
Instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In one bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Next, dip the floured onion ring into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Place the egg-coated ring into the panko breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the ring to create a crispy coating.
- Repeat this process with all the onion rings.
- Lightly spray or brush the onion rings with cooking spray or a small amount of oil. This will help them become crispy in the air fryer.
- Place the onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they aren’t overcrowded. You may need to cook them in batches.
- Cook the onion rings in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for about 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the air fryer onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, mayonnaise, or a spicy aioli.
Remember that cooking times may vary depending on the model and brand of your air fryer, so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the onion rings during cooking to prevent them from overcooking. Enjoy your crispy and delicious air fryer onion rings!
