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Crispy air-fryer onion rings piled on a white plate, served with red dipping sauce.

Air-Fryer Onion Rings

Amelia MapstoneAmelia Mapstone
Crisp up perfectly golden, crunchy Air-Fryer Onion Rings in just 25 minutes. This recipe delivers a satisfying diner classic, made lighter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt more to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large sweet onion sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
  • Cooking oil spray non-aerosol
  • Preferred sauce for dipping (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
    Combining dry ingredients for Air-Fryer Onion Rings.
  • In another shallow dish, lightly beat the eggs.
    Lightly beating eggs for Air-Fryer Onion Rings in a shallow dish with a fork.
  • Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
    Placing panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish for Air-Fryer Onion Rings.
  • Dry the onion rings with a paper towel. Dip each ring first in the flour mixture, then in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the panko breadcrumbs so the coating sticks well.
    Air-Fryer Onion Rings coated in panko breadcrumbs, ready to cook.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 370°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil spray. Place the onion rings in a single layer and cook for 8 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through if needed, until golden brown and crispy.
    Golden brown Air-Fryer Onion Rings in an air fryer basket.
  • Carefully remove the onion rings with a spatula and serve warm, either on their own or with your favorite healthy dipping sauce.
    Air-Fryer Onion Rings served on a plate with a side of dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 325mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Air Fryer Onion Rings
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