Description
Crispy golden air fryer onion rings bring classic pub-style magic straight to home kitchens with irresistible crunch. Perfectly seasoned and lighter than traditional deep-fried versions, you’ll savor these addictive rings as an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) milk
Seasonings:
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the onion slices by carefully separating each ring and ensuring uniform thickness for consistent cooking.
- Create a zesty seasoned flour blend by combining dry ingredients, whisking thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
- Prepare a rich egg wash by blending milk and eggs until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Set up a coating station with three distinct bowls: seasoned flour, egg mixture, and crispy panko breadcrumbs.
- Meticulously dredge each onion ring first in the seasoned flour, ensuring complete coverage and shaking off excess.
- Submerge the floured rings into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off for optimal adhesion.
- Roll the coated rings in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to create a robust, crunchy exterior.
- Arrange the breaded rings in a precise single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Lightly mist the rings with cooking spray to enhance golden browning and crispiness.
- Cook in the preheated air fryer, rotating midway to guarantee uniform crispness and even coloration.
- Remove when rings transform into a rich golden-brown with a crackling exterior.
- Plate immediately and accompany with preferred dipping sauce for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Slice onions uniformly to ensure even cooking and crispy texture throughout the rings.
- Pat onion rings dry before coating to help breading stick better and achieve maximum crunchiness.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond or rice flour and use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
- Experiment with seasoning by adding cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for extra flavor kick without overwhelming the onion’s natural taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg