Crispy Air Fryer Onions
Delightful and crunchy air-fried onion rings, perfect as a snack or a topping for burgers and salads.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Peel the onions and slice them into thin rings, about ¼ inch thick.
- Place the sliced onions in a bowl. Cover them with buttermilk and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove the onions from the buttermilk, letting any excess liquid drip off. Dip each ring into the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated, and shake off the excess flour.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange a single layer of onion rings in the basket, making sure they don’t overlap. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the crispy onions from the air fryer and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
Notes
For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond milk. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.