Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings (Printable)

Golden, crunchy onion rings made in air fryer served with a creamy zesty dipping sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Onion Rings

01 - 2 large yellow onions
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup milk
10 - 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
11 - Olive oil spray

→ Dip

12 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1/4 cup sour cream
14 - 1 tablespoon ketchup
15 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
16 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
17 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Peel the onions and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rings. Separate the rings and set aside.
02 - In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully blended.
04 - Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl for coating.
05 - Dip each onion ring first into the dry flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
06 - Place the breaded rings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket and lightly spray with olive oil.
07 - Cook at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway and spraying again with olive oil, until golden brown and crisp.
08 - Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
09 - Serve the hot onion rings immediately alongside the creamy dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Theyre ridiculously crispy without sitting in a pool of oil, so you can eat more without the guilt hanging over you.
  • The dip is tangy and smoky and somehow makes every ring taste even better than the last.
  • You can have these ready in half an hour, which means theyre perfect for unexpected guests or those nights when nothing else sounds good.
  • Theyre just fun to make, and watching them turn golden through the air fryer window never gets old.
02 -
  • Dont skip the oil spray, even though its an air fryer, that light mist is what gives you the crispy, golden finish.
  • If your onion rings arent browning evenly, flip them earlier and make sure theyre not touching each other in the basket.
  • Let the breaded rings sit for a minute or two before air frying, it helps the coating stick better and not slide off.
03 -
  • Use the largest onions you can find, they give you bigger rings and theyre easier to work with.
  • If the coating is falling off, chill the breaded rings in the fridge for 15 minutes before air frying.
  • Make a double batch of the dip, it disappears faster than the rings do.

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