Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 unit Large sweet onion (Notes: Vidalia, Walla Walla, or Maui onions preferred.)
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoon Paprika (Notes: Smoked paprika can be used for extra flavor.)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.67 cup Buttermilk (Notes: Can substitute with milk and vinegar.)
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• Cooking spray (Notes: Non-aerosol preferred.)

Instructions

1. 1
   Peel and slice the onion into 1/2-inch thick rings.
2. 2
   In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs.
4. 4
   In another shallow dish, stir together panko breadcrumbs and olive oil.
5. 5
   Coat each onion ring in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
6. 6
   Dip in the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
7. 7
   Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
8. 8
   Arrange onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each ring.
9. 9
   Spray lightly with cooking spray.
10. 10
    Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Tips & Variations:

• Double dredging helps achieve a crispy coating.
• Freeze the breaded onion rings for 15 minutes before cooking for better adherence of the coating.
• Experiment with different seasonings in the flour mixture.