Air Fryer Onion Rings
Crispy air-fried onion rings with a flavorful panko coating. Healthier than deep-fried, with a perfectly crunchy exterior and tender sweet onion inside.
12 mins
Ingredients
Bowl 1
Bowl 2
Bowl 3
Equipment Needed
- air fryer
- 3 mixing bowls
Ingredients
Bowl 1
Bowl 2
Bowl 3
Equipment Needed
- air fryer
- 3 mixing bowls
Instructions
Prepare Breading Stations
- 1
Mix flour bowl
In bowl 1, mix together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and your choice of powdered spices (onion, garlic, chili).
- 2
Mix egg bowl
In bowl 2, beat together 2 eggs and 2/3 cup buttermilk until combined.
- 3
Mix panko bowl
In bowl 3, mix 2 cups panko breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, stirring to let oil dampen the crumbs.
Bread the Onion Rings
- 1
Dredge rings
Dredge onion rings in the following order: flour (bowl 1), egg mixture (bowl 2), flour again (bowl 1), egg mixture again (bowl 2), then panko crumbs (bowl 3), pressing panko crumbs firmly onto onion surface.
Air Fry
- 1
Prepare basket
Spray or oil the air fryer basket surfaces with cooking spray.
- 2
Load rings
Place breaded onion rings in air fryer basket and spritz with cooking spray.
- 3
Air fry
Air fry at 350°F for approximately 12 minutes, flipping the rings over after the first 6 minutes and re-spritzing them with cooking spray.
Cook's Notes
A John Kennel, Preppy Kitchen recipe. For extra crispy rings, make sure to press the panko crumbs firmly onto the onion surface during breading.
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