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Air Fryer Crispy Onion

Air Fryer Crispy Onion: Guilt-Free Crunch You’ll Love

Try these Air Fryer Crispy Onions for a guilt-free snack with crunch and flavor that's perfect for any dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Onion Rings
  • 1 large onion yellow or white for sweetness
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free flour is a substitute
  • 1 large egg use a flax egg for egg-free version
For the Crunchy Coating
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs traditional breadcrumbs can work too
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder fresh minced garlic enhances flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika for a more robust taste
  • salt and pepper adjust to personal taste
For the Cooking Spray
  • olive oil spray non-stick coating for browning

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Air Fryer Crispy Onion
  1. Slice the onion into thin, uniform rings, about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Set up your breading station with three bowls; flour in the first, beaten egg in the second, and combined panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in the third.
  3. Dredge each onion ring in flour, coat in egg, and then cover with the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and arrange onion rings in a single layer. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Remove the crispy onions and drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftover crispy onions in an airtight container for up to 1 day. For freshness, reheat in the air fryer before serving.

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