Easy Homemade Onion Rings Air Fryer
These homemade air fryer onion rings are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and ready in under 15 minutes. A simple, lighter alternative to deep frying that actually delivers on crunch.
Ingredients
- 2 medium to large onions
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup plain flour
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- salt to taste
- oil spray
Instructions
- Peel the onions and cut off both ends. Wash them well and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Slice the onions into rounds about ⅓ to ½ inch thick. Separate each slice into individual rings and place them on a plate.
- Crack both eggs into a bowl and beat them well.
- In a second bowl or plate, mix the bread crumbs, garlic powder, ginger powder, and salt together.
- Take one ring at a time. First, coat it lightly in plain flour. Then dip it into the egg mixture. Finally, press it into the bread crumb mixture and coat both sides well so the crumbs stick properly. You can use your hands or a fork and spoon, whichever feels easier. Repeat with all the rings.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350F (175°C) for about 2 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place the onion rings in a single layer. Do not stack them on top of each other. Spray a little oil on top of the rings too.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes. At the 4 to 5 minute mark, flip each ring so both sides get evenly crispy. Keep an eye on the basket in the last 2 minutes so you can adjust the time for your desired crispiness.
- Serve hot with mayonnaise, ketchup, or whatever your favorite dip or chutney is. I love to serve these with mixed vegetable mayonnaise.
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Notes
- Always pat the onions dry before coating, even a little moisture can affect the crispiness.
- Cook in a single layer only. Overlapping rings will not crisp up properly.
- Flip the rings at the halfway through cooking for an even golden crust on both sides.
- Keep an eye on the rings in the last 2 minutes and adjust the time based on your air fryer.
- Panko bread crumbs give a crunchier result if you want to try a variation.
- Serve immediately for the best texture. They are crispiest right out of the air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal