Easy Air Fryer Onion Rings Recipe
Achieve perfectly golden-brown and crispy onion rings without the deep-fried grease. These offer a satisfying crunch and a sweet onion flavor, perfect as a snack or side.

Ingredients
- 1Large yellow onion
- 0.5 cupAll-purpose flour
- 1 cupPanko breadcrumbs
- 2 (beaten)Eggs
- 2 tbspMilk
- 1 tspSalt
- 0.5 tspBlack pepper
- as neededOlive oil spray
Nutrition
Per serving, estimated
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbs
- 35 g
- Fat
- 13 g
Steps
- 1
Peel the onion and slice it into 1/2-inch thick rings, separating them.
- 2
Set up a dredging station: one shallow dish with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and one with panko breadcrumbs seasoned with salt and pepper.
- 3
Dip each onion ring first in flour, shaking off excess, then in egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs.
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil.
- 5
Arrange onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Spray the tops of the rings with olive oil.
- 6
Air fry for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying again, until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
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