Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 25-27 minutes
Recipe Yield: 4 servings
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion (yellow, white, or sweet), sliced into 1/2-inch rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Prepare Onion Rings:
- Slice the onion into 1/2-inch thick rings and separate each ring. Set aside.
- Set Up Breading Stations:
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a second shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and water.
- In a third shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese (if using).
- Bread the Onion Rings:
- Dredge each onion ring in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured onion ring into the egg mixture, coating it completely.
- Press the onion ring into the panko breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place the breaded onion rings on a plate or tray. Repeat with the remaining onion rings.
- Air Fry the Onion Rings:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange the onion rings in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they do not overlap. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Lightly spray the tops of the onion rings with cooking spray.
- Cook:
- Air fry the onion rings at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- If needed, cook additional batches until all the onion rings are done.
- Serve:
- Serve the air fryer onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauces such as ketchup, ranch, or a spicy aioli.
Enjoy these crunchy and flavorful Air Fryer Onion Rings as a snack, appetizer, or side dish!