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Crispy Air-Fryer Onion Rings, golden-brown and breaded, served with a dark dipping sauce.

Crispy Air-Fryer Onion Rings

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Whip up a batch of Crispy Air-Fryer Onion Rings in 30 mins! This quick recipe delivers that irresistible crunch without deep-frying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large sweet onions
  • 1 cup flour
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Trim the ends from the onions, then remove the peel. Cut crosswise into thick discs (about 1 inch thick). Use your hands to push the slices apart so that each ring is a single onion layer.
  • Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and spices in a bowl. Whisk the eggs and buttermilk together in a second bowl. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
  • Use a fork or clean hands to dip the onion rings into the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour, then dip into the egg mixture. Shake off any excess egg mixture, then coat in the breadcrumbs.
  • Lay the coated onion rings in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 10–15 minutes. You may need to cook in batches.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 189mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings
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