Air Fryer Onion Rings

Spending time with my family is what I love most. And when we feel like staying in, we usually sit down to watch our favorite shows (and sometimes, we watch sports). 🤦🏾‍♀️ Family bonding is always better with snacks like these crispy onion rings. 🫶 Even before air fryers, I loved making onion rings. But despite their deliciousness, I try to keep deep-fried snacks to a minimum. However, thanks to the air fryer, I can make this crispy, guilt-free snack more often. Yay! 😋 However, white or yellow onions will do if you can’t get your hands on Vidalias. While the white ones are sharper, Texas, Maui, or Walla Walla onions are close runner-ups. Regardless, always pick the largest onions you can find.

Recipe Ingredients

How to Make Air Fryer Onion Rings

Prep the Onions – Cut the onions to about ½-inch thick slices for best results. Separate each slice into rings. (Photo 1) Dry Ingredients – Mix the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, cayenne, paprika, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Reserve about ¾ cup of the flour mixture (for dusting the onions) and set aside until ready to dip the onion. (Photo 2) Batter – Add the eggs and beer to the bowl with the remaining flour mixture and whisk until the batter is smooth. (Photos 3-4) Dip the Rings – Next, dip the onion rings one at a time in the dry flour mixture, shake off excess flour, and dip them into the beer batter mixture to coat them completely. Remove the onion rings and allow the excess batter to drip off. (Photo 5) Breadcrumbs – Finally, coat the onion rings with breadcrumbs and place them on a plate. (Photo 6) Heat air fryer to 375°F (190℃). Spray the air-fryer basket with cooking spray, then place the onion rings in the preheated air fryer in a single layer.  Air Fry – Spray onion rings with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 10-12 minutes, flipping at least once for even browning. (Photo 7) Repeat – Remove the rings from the fryer and place them on a wire rack to keep them crisp. Repeat with the rest of the onion rings. (Photo 8) Serve with remoulade, ranch dressing, or tartar sauce, and enjoy!

Recipe Variations

Tips and Tricks

Make-Ahead Instructions

You freeze cooked onion rings for up to two months. Allow them to cool, and place them on a sheet pan to freeze for four hours. Then, transfer them to a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer. To enjoy crispy onion rings, heat them in the oven at 375℉/190℃. Place them on an oiled baking sheet and cook for 12-15 minutes until they are hot and crispy. Or use your air fryer at 350℉/177℃ for 2-3 minutes.

Serving and Storage Instructions

Serve onion rings fresh out of the air fryer! That’s when they taste the best. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Reheat your onion rings by tossing them in your 375°F (190℃) air fryer for a few minutes to heat them until crisp.

What Goes With Air-Fryer Onion Rings

As an appetizer, onion rings go great with dips. Try them with blue cheese dressing, homemade ranch dressing, or even beer cheese dip! However, if serving them as a side dish, salmon burgers and pulled pork sandwiches are the way to go. And remember to add a side of creamy ranch potato salad to perfectly balance out your meal. 🤤

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