Air Fryer Onion Rings
Air fry onion rings at 200°C (392°F) for 9 minutes.
Onion rings are one of the more satisfying things to make from scratch because the difference from the frozen version is so obvious — a real crunch, and you can taste the onion instead of just batter. Good bar-food snack for a night in.
Ingredients
- 2 large onions, in 1 cm rings
- ½ cup flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt, oil spray
Steps
- Separate the onion into individual rings.
- Dust them with flour seasoned with salt and paprika, shaking off any excess so the coating doesn't clump.
- Dip each ring into the beaten egg, then into the breadcrumbs.
- Dip again into the egg and back into the breadcrumbs for a second, thicker layer that holds together better in the fryer.
- Arrange the rings in a single layer and spray with oil.
- Air fry at 200°C for 5 minutes.
- Flip and air fry another 4 minutes (9 minutes total) until the coating is deep golden and crisp all the way around.
- Serve immediately while the coating is at its crunchiest.
Tip: Use the small inner rings for another recipe. The big ones fry best.
Nutrition (per serving)
Estimated from standard ingredient data — actual values vary by brand and exact quantities used.
Serving & Storage
Serving: Serve alongside burgers or on their own with a dipping sauce as a bar-style snack.
Storage: Best eaten fresh; reheat any leftovers in the air fryer at 200°C for 3 min to recrisp, since the microwave will make the coating chewy.
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