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Air Fryer Onion Rings

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Air fryer onion rings are so easy to make. They have all the flavor of fried onion rings, just without the added grease. This will be your new favorite air fryer snack!

Golden crispy onion rings. Served on a white plate with ranch dressing on the side.

We love onion rings, but my husband doesn't like the greasy taste they have after being deep fried. When I made these onion rings in the air fryer, he was pleasantly surprised at how good they tasted.

They are very easy to make, and this recipe is very basic, with just a few ingredients. You can eat them dipped in ranch, or plain with just a little sprinkle of salt on top. And best of all, they are done in no time at all in the air fryer.

What you need to make Onion Rings in the Air Fryer

Close up photo of golden crispy onion rings.

Most of the ingredients you need to make these onion rings, you will most likely already have on hand. Besides an air fryer, you will need:

  • onion
  • all purpose flour 
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • egg
  • milk
  • bread crumbs

One medium to large onion will make enough onion rings for at least 4 people to have as a snack. You are going to love this recipe, because it cooks in about 6 minutes, so they are the perfect quick snack.

How to make Air Fryer Onion Rings

To begin making the onion rings, the first thing you need to do is slice the onion into ¼ inch strips. Remove the center of the onion and then separate the slices into individual rings.

Next, you will place the onion slices into a large bowl or Ziploc bag. Add ¼ cup of flour and toss or shake the slices, coating each piece.

Onions in a bag being coated with flour and then dipped into an egg and milk wash, then breadcrumbs.

Then, in a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, baking powder, and the remaining one cup of flour. Add the bread crumbs and salt into a second bowl. Dip each coated piece into the egg mixture, then dip into bread crumbs, like Progresso, until coated.

Lightly coat the air fryer basket with olive oil, or use air fryer parchment paper, then place each coated piece into the air fryer basket, until the basket is full. Don't overlap or stack the rings.

Air fryer onion rings side by side in the air fryer basket. Left side is before cooking and right side is after cooking. Golden and crispy.

Cook using the Air Fry option, at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes, or until the outside coating is crispy.

FAQ's About Air Fryer Onion Rings

What kind of air fryer do you use to make your onion rings?

We like to try different air fryers. Our family owns a few, in fact. We have a small Dash Air Fryer, which is perfect if you are making small batches. I also like the Cosori 5.8 quart, or the Instant Vortex 6 quart air fryers.

Be sure to check out the Top 10 Air Fryer Questions blog post we put together, comparing air fryers and answering common air fryer questions.

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Golden crispy onion rings made in the air fryer. Served on a white plate with ranch dressing on the side.

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Air Fryer Onion Rings

Becky
A delicious and crispy snack, made in the air fryer in just minutes, without oil!
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 319 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour divided
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup bread crumbs

Instructions
 

  • Slice the onion into ¼ inch strips. Remove the center of the onion and divide the slices.
  • Place the onion slices into a large bowl or Ziploc bag. Add ¼ cup of flour and toss or shake the slices, coating each piece.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, baking powder and the remaining one cup of flour. Add the salt and bread crumbs into a second bowl. Dip each coated piece into the egg mixture, then dip into the bread crumbs, until coated.
  • Lightly coat the air fryer basket with olive oil, or use air fryer parchment paper. Place each coated piece into the air fryer basket, until the basket is full, without overlapping or stacking the rings.
  • Air fry at 380 degrees F for 6-8 minutes, or until the coating is crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 931mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 167IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 4mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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  1. Brenda Jones

    April 02, 2022 at 11:58 am

    Can you use pankco instead of bread crumbs?

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    • Rebecca

      April 02, 2022 at 9:20 pm

      I believe they would work too.

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