Description
Enjoy crispy, golden-brown onion rings made effortlessly in an air fryer for a healthier snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds and separated into rings
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Stir together the flour, smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a shallow dish.
- In another shallow dish, lightly beat the egg and water together.
- Stir together the panko and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a third dish.
- Dredge the onion rings first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Dip them into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Finally, dredge them in the panko mixture, ensuring each ring is well coated.
- Coat both sides of the onion rings lightly with cooking spray.
- Place each onion ring in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 375°F for about 10 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy, flipping them at the 6-minute mark.
Notes
For a crispy texture, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. You can customize the seasonings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg