Air Fryer Onion Rings

 July 21, 2024

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Ingredients:

• 2 large onions, sliced into rings
• 1 cup all-purpose  flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon  black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
  Cooking spray or oil mister

Instructions:

1. Prep the Onions:
   • Peel and slice the onions into rings, separating the layers. Discard the smallest inner rings as they might not cook evenly.
2. Set Up Coating Station:
   • In one bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
   • In another bowl, place the beaten eggs.
   • In a third bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
3. Coat the Onion Rings:
   • Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
   • Then dip the ring into the beaten eggs, letting any excess drip off.
   • Finally, coat the ring in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place the coated ring on a plate or tray.
4. Preheat Air Fryer:
   • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
5. Air Fry the Onion Rings:
   • Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray or use an oil mister to coat the onion rings.
   • Place the coated onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t touch or overlap.
   • Cook the onion rings in batches if needed.
   • Air fry for about 8-10 minutes, flipping the rings halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Once the onion rings are cooked to your desired crispiness, carefully remove them from the air fryer and place them on a serving plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
   • Serve the onion rings immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, ranch dressing, or aioli.