Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings

🧅 Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings

Ingredients (4 servings)

Onion Rings

• 2 large yellow or sweet onions

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko works best for extra crunch)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Cooking spray or olive oil spray

Optional dipping sauces

• Ketchup

• Ranch

• Honey mustard

• Spicy mayo

Instructions

1. Prep the onions

   • Peel onions and slice into ½-inch thick rings

   • Separate rings and set aside

2. Set up breading station

   • Bowl 1: Flour + salt + spices

   • Bowl 2: Eggs, beaten

   • Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs

3. Coat the rings

   • Dip onion ring in flour (shake off excess)

   • Dip into egg

   • Coat fully in breadcrumbs

   • Place on a plate and repeat

4. Preheat air fryer

   • Preheat to 400°F (205°C) for 3–5 minutes

5. Air fry

   • Lightly spray basket with oil

   • Arrange onion rings in a single layer

   • Spray tops lightly with oil

   • Cook 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway

6. Finish

   • Cook until golden brown and crispy

   • Add 1–2 minutes if needed

7. Serve immediately

   • Best eaten hot and fresh

Tips for Extra Crispiness

• Use panko breadcrumbs

• Don’t overcrowd the basket

• Spray lightly with oil (helps browning)

• Serve right away—onion rings soften as they cool

Variations

• Gluten-free: Use GF flour + GF breadcrumbs

• Spicy: Add cayenne or chili powder

• Cheesy: Mix grated parmesan into breadcrumbs

• Beer-battered style: Add a pinch of baking powder to flour