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Air Fryer Crispy Fried Onions

Air Fryer Crispy Fried Onions Recipe

Light, golden, and crispy, these Air Fryer Crispy Fried Onions are the perfect topping for casseroles, burgers, salads, or a crunchy snack—made in just minutes with less oil.

  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup panko breadcrumbs (or crushed cornflakes)

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Cooking spray (oil-based)

Instructions

  1. Slice the onions thinly and separate the rings.
  2. Soak the onion rings in water for 10-15 minutes, then drain well.
  3. In a bowl, mix the flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Coat the onion rings in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring they are fully covered.
  5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the coated onion rings in a single layer.
  6. Spray the onion rings with a light coat of cooking spray.
  7. Air fry the onion rings at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  8. Continue cooking until the onion rings are golden brown and crispy.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crispy results, make sure to soak the onions in water for 10-15 minutes to remove excess moisture.

Use a light hand when spraying oil to prevent the onions from becoming too greasy.

For the best texture, make sure the onion rings are arranged in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding.

You can substitute regular flour with gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.

If you prefer, you can add a dash of cayenne pepper or paprika to the seasoning mix for a little extra kick.

  • Author: Nevaeh Hall
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Snack, Side Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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