Air Fryer Onion Rings

Crispy, golden Air Fryer Onion Rings coming right up 😄 No deep fryer, no grease hangover — just pure crunch.

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🧅 Air Fryer Onion Rings

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion (Vidalia works great)

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Cooking spray

Optional extras:

• Parmesan cheese

• Cayenne for heat

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Instructions

1. Prep onions
   Slice onion into ½-inch rings and separate.

2. Set up breading station

   • Bowl 1: flour + salt & pepper

   • Bowl 2: beaten eggs

   • Bowl 3: breadcrumbs + spices

3. Bread the rings
   Dip each ring in flour → egg → breadcrumbs. Press gently to coat.

4. Air fry
   Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
   Arrange rings in a single layer.
   Spray lightly with cooking spray.

5. Cook 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.

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🔥 Pro Tips for Extra Crunch

• Use panko instead of regular breadcrumbs.

• Spray the rings after placing them in the basket.

• Don’t overcrowd — cook in batches if needed.

• For ultra-crisp rings, air fry 1–2 extra minutes.

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Variations

• Keto: use crushed pork rinds + almond flour

• Beer-battered vibe: add smoked paprika & onion powder

• Parmesan onion rings: mix cheese into breadcrumbs

• Spicy: add cayenne or chili powder

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🥣 Dipping Sauce Ideas

• Classic ketchup

• Ranch or chipotle ranch

• Spicy mayo

• BBQ sauce

If you want, I can give you a keto version, no-egg version, or copycat fast-food style 👀🧅