Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings - Restaurant-Style Side
Perfectly crispy air fryer onion rings with golden, crunchy coating. Restaurant-quality results with 80% less oil!
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: easy
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut onions into 1/2-inch thick slices and separate into rings
- Step 2: Mix eggs and milk in one bowl
- Step 3: Mix panko, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne in another bowl
- Step 4: Place flour in third bowl
- Step 5: Coat each onion ring in flour, then egg mixture, then breadcrumb mixture
- Step 6: Press breadcrumbs firmly onto rings
- Step 7: Place on plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes
- Step 8: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
- Step 9: Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray
- Step 10: Arrange onion rings in single layer
- Step 11: Spray tops generously with cooking spray
- Step 12: Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown
- Step 13: Serve immediately with dipping sauce
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Tips for Perfect Onion Rings
- Use sweet onions: Vidalia or Walla Walla work best
- Separate carefully: Keep rings intact
- Chill before cooking: Helps coating stick
- Don't overlap: Ensures even crisping
- Serve immediately: Best when hot and fresh
Coating Variations
Extra Crispy:
- Add cornflakes to breadcrumbs
Beer Battered:
- Replace milk with beer
Gluten-Free:
- Use almond flour and GF breadcrumbs
Spicy:
- Add more cayenne and chili powder
Best Dipping Sauces
- Ranch dressing
- Comeback sauce
- Horseradish aioli
- BBQ sauce
- Honey mustard
- Chipotle mayo
- Fry sauce
Serving Suggestions
- Perfect with burgers
- Great appetizer for parties
- Side for steaks
- Topping for hot dogs
- Add to bloomin' onion platter
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