BEST AIR FRIED ONION RINGS

BEST AIR FRIED ONION RINGS

Crispy and “better for you” air fried onion rings – a fast and straightforward snack that goes great with some delicious comeback dipping sauce!

The other day I randomly got a robust looking for some crispy onion rings. Then I figured, why not make them in my air fryer? I’m always trying to find new ways to use mine.

 I tend to mostly make brussels sprouts, fries, cauliflower gnocchi and fried pickles in there. I plan on sharing more air fryer recipes on here because it’s far and away my favorite gadget. If you’re on the search for an honest air fryer – it might make an excellent Christmas present for the cook in your life.

Anyway, more about this recipe! It did take me a couple of tries to urge this one right. At first, i attempted to form it super healthy by using almond and coconut flour. Then i attempted almond meal rather than breadcrumbs. also as Trader Joe’s gluten-free rice crumbs. The crust just felt apart with these methods and therefore the texture wasn’t very crispy.


So, good ol’ fashioned flour (or all purpose gluten-free flour) and breadcrumbs (also can get gluten-free ones if needed) will need to do! It’s all good – they’re still much healthier than the deep fried ones you’d get at a restaurant.

Now let’s advance to what’s really important. What to dip them in. I made my combat comeback sauce which I’ll list within the recipe notes. this is often my go-to once I need a delicious homemade dipping sauce. I even have it during this recipe paired with my everything crusted chicken fingers. i might also suggest ketchup, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, ranch – you can’t fail with any of these yummy choices.


This recipe is very easy . and really quick to cook because of the air fryer. The longest part is that the breading part.. but it’s not hard in the least . If anything a touch tedious but once you get a bite of that crunchy onion ring.. you’ll know it’s all worthwhile .

Feel free to comment or e-mail me any air fryer recipes you’d like me to make 🙂 I’m always trying to find new ideas!

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick and separated into rings
• 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs or regular/gluten-free breadcrumbs, I prefer panko but both work!
• about 1/2 cup flour or all purpose gluten-free flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice (just confirm it’s not flavored)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• salt to taste
• cooking spray

Instructions

• In a shallow bowl, add flour and paprika. Mix to mix .
• In a second shallow bowl, whisk your eggs and milk.
• And finally during a third shallow bowl combine the breadcrumbs, olive oil, salt and oregano. Mix to mix .
• One by one dip the onion sliced rings within the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then the flour mixture again, and therefore the egg mixture again. Dip off any excess egg. Then toss them within the breadcrumb mixture.
• Spray basket with cooking spray and place onion rings during a single layer within the air fryer basket.
• You can’t stack them and wish some space between them so you'll probably need to add batches. However, you'll put smaller onion rings inside the larger ones.
• Spray the rings with cooking spray.
• Cook at 380 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until they’re crispy.
• Enjoy together with your favorite dipping sauce!

Notes

How to make the comeback sauce


Combine 1/2 cup mayo, 1 tsp juice , 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp Worcester sauce , 2 tsp sauce , pinch of dried mustard, pinch of garlic powder, pinch of paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.