Name: Air Fryer Onion Rings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 sweet onions; 0.75 cup all purpose flour; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons milk or water; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 cup plain breadcrumbs

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Air Fryer Onion Rings

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Air Fryer Onion Rings

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Instructions

Spray your air fryer basket lightly with olive oil spray.

Slice the onions into ½” slices and separate the layers.

You’ll need three large shallow bowls for the breading process. Add the all purpose flour to the first one, the eggs and milk/water to the second, and the panko and plain breadcrumbs to the third.

Whisk the egg and milk/water together until it is well combined. Stir the plain and panko breadcrumbs together until they are well combined.

Dip the onion rounds, a few at a time, into the flour followed by the egg and breadcrumbs, making sure to shake off any excess between each bowl.

Add as many breaded onion rings as will fit in your air fryer in a single layer and cook at 400F for 10-11 minutes, or until the onion rings are golden brown and crisp on the outside. Repeat with the remaining onion rings.

Sprinkle over a pinch of kosher salt and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces on the side.

Store any leftover onion rings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

Notes

Make sure to use sweet onions– yellow and white onions are a little too harsh for an onion ring.

I like the mix of plain and panko breadcrumbs – it helps create an even, extra crunchy shell but you can use all of one or the other if you don’t have both on hand.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Soak Onions for Crispier Rings 💧
Soak sliced onions in ice water for 30 minutes before breading to remove excess moisture and starch, resulting in a crispier exterior and better coating adhesion.
Double Breading Technique 🍞
Dip onion rings in the egg mixture, coat with plain breadcrumbs, then dip again and coat with panko for an ultra-crunchy, restaurant-quality texture that won't fall off.
Freeze Before Air Frying ❄️
Freeze breaded onion rings for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before air frying to prevent the coating from separating and ensure even, golden browning.
Oil Spray Matters for Crispness 🤍
Lightly spray the breaded rings with cooking oil before air frying to promote maximum crispiness—this mimics deep frying without the excess calories.
Temperature Sweet Spot 🌡️
Air fry at 375°F for exactly 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, to achieve perfectly crispy exteriors while keeping onions tender without burning.