Onion Rings Crispy Without the Oil

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

These crispy air fryer onion rings are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried onion rings. Perfect for serving as a snack or as a side dish for your easy dinner recipes, they’re quick to prepare and packed with flavor.

With minimal oil, cooking them in an air fryer allows for a crunchy texture without the added fat of frying. This recipe is a fantastic addition to your air fryer recipes collection.

Quick and Easy Air Fryer Onion Rings

This recipe yields golden-brown onion rings that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It takes about 25 minutes from preparation to serving and makes a perfect accompaniment to burgers or sandwiches.

Ingredients

2 large onions, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rings
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
Cooking spray or oil for misting

Instructions

Prepare the Onions: Peel and slice the onions into 1/4-inch thick rings, separating the individual rings.
Set Up Breading Station: In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
Bread the Onion Rings: Dip each onion ring first into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure an even coat.

Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
Cook the Onion Rings: Arrange the breaded onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray with cooking spray or lightly mist with oil. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.