Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings (Printable)
Golden, crunchy onion rings made healthier in the air fryer with creamy dipping sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Onion Rings
01 - 2 large yellow onions, peeled
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup buttermilk
09 - 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
10 - Cooking spray (vegetable or canola oil)
→ Dipping Sauce
11 - ½ cup mayonnaise
12 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
13 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
15 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
16 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cut onions into ½-inch thick rings. Separate into individual rings and set aside.
02 - Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
03 - Whisk together eggs and buttermilk in a second shallow bowl.
04 - Place panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
05 - Dredge each onion ring in flour mixture, dip into egg wash, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
06 - Place breaded rings in a single layer in air fryer basket. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
07 - Cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp. Work in batches if needed.
08 - Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
09 - Serve crispy onion rings hot with dipping sauce on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that satisfying crunch without all the oil and mess of deep frying
- The air fryer makes them perfectly golden while keeping onions tender sweet inside
02 -
- Hot oil spray can make your breading slide right off the onions so spray from a distance
- Overcrowding the basket will steam the rings instead of crisping them properly
03 -
- Chill your coated rings for 15 minutes before air frying to help the coating set better
- Use a rimmed baking sheet under your air fryer basket for easier cleanup