Western
Air Fryer Onion Rings
Crispy onion rings made in the air fryer, a great snack with minimal oil.
About this recipe
Air Fryer Onion Rings is a western snack for 2 that leans on the air fryer to do the work while you tidy up. It’s built around egg, and it takes about 25 min total but only ~10 min of hands-on work — the rest is waiting. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 1 large Onion
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp White pepper
- As needed Cooking oil spray or 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour buy
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Slice the onion into 1/4-inch thick rings. Separate the rings.
~5 min
- 2
Set up three shallow dishes. In the first, place the flour seasoned with salt and pepper. In the second, whisk the egg. In the third, place the breadcrumbs.
~3 min
- 3
Dip each onion ring first into the flour, shaking off excess. Then dip into the beaten egg, letting excess drip off. Finally, coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
~5 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3-5 minutes.
~3 min
- 5
Arrange the breaded onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking oil or drizzle with oil.
~2 min
- 6
Air fry for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer.
~12 min
- 7
Serve hot.
Cook's notes
- Dice the onion before anything heats up so it’s ready when the pan is — a even dice cooks evenly. How to dice an onion →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 10 min.
Storage & leftovers
Crispy bits soften in the fridge. Keep leftovers airtight for up to 2 days and re-crisp in the air fryer or a hot dry pan rather than the microwave.
Frequently asked
How long does Air Fryer Onion Rings take to make? +
About 25 min from start to finish, but only roughly 10 min of that is hands-on — the rest is cooking or resting time.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: air fryer. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
Can I make Air Fryer Onion Rings ahead of time? +
Crispy bits soften in the fridge. Keep leftovers airtight for up to 2 days and re-crisp in the air fryer or a hot dry pan rather than the microwave.
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