Description
These Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings are the perfect crunchy snack or side dish! With a light and crispy coating and a soft, flavorful onion inside, these air fryer onion rings are much healthier than their deep-fried counterpart. They’re easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion, sliced into rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for added flavor)
- Cooking spray (for spraying the onion rings)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the onion into 1/4-inch thick rings and separate the rings from each other.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese (if using).
- Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, making sure it’s fully coated, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally coat it with the panko mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the coated onion rings in a single layer, leaving some space between each ring.
- Spray the top of the onion rings with a light coat of cooking spray.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping the onion rings halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, ranch, or BBQ sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can add more Parmesan cheese to the panko mixture.
- If your air fryer is small, cook the onion rings in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- You can also use regular breadcrumbs, but panko gives the best crispy texture.
- Try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer onion rings, crispy onion rings, healthy onion rings, air fryer snacks, easy onion rings, homemade onion rings