Onion Rings (Air Fryer)

Contributed By: Parker

Ingredients:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt divided
1/2 cup buttermilk see tips above for making your own
1 egg
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow sweet onion sliced 1/2-inch thick and separated into rings
Oil Spray optional

Method:

1. You need 4 shallow bowls or deep plates. In the first one combine flour, paprika, and ½ tsp salt. In the second combine buttermilk (or milk and vinegar/lemon juice) and egg, then add ¼ cup of the flour mixture from the first bowl. In the third combine panko breadcrumbs, ½ tsp salt and olive oil with a fork, until the oil is evenly distributed. Put half of the panko in a fourth bowl so you can switch to the second part after the first got sticky.
2. Pat dry the onion rings with paper towels to remove excessive moisture. Using a fork, dredge the onion rings in the flour mixture, drop them in the buttermilk mixture and then dredge them in the panko mixture.
3. Spray Air Fryer Basket with oil spray. Place onion rings in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket. You can place smaller rings inside bigger rings if necessary, just make sure there is space between them.
4. Cook at 400°F until golden brown and crispy, about 11 to 15 minutes. Spray with some cooking spray after about 6 minutes. You don't need to turn the onion rings.
5. Carefully lift out the onion tings with a cookie spatula or fork and serve.

Helpful Hints:

Air Fryer Onion Rings are extra crispy and make a perfect game day snack or party appetizer. Prep Time10 minsCook Time12 minsTotal Time22 minsCourse: AppetizerCuisine: AmericanServings: 2
Notes
This recipe is messy but well worth the effort. Read all my tips before starting!
If you don’t have panko breadcrumbs you could also use normal breadcrumbs but the result might not be as crispy.
Divide the panko breadcrumb mixture in two so you can switch to the second batch after the first gets sticky.
Use a fork and not your hands
If you don’t have buttermilk, you can easily make your own by adding 1 Tbsp of vinegar or lemon/lime juice to a ½ cup of milk.
The cook time depends on your Air Fryer model. Keep an eye on them!
You don’t need to turn the onion rings during the cooking process! Don't shake the basket or the breading will fall off!
Be careful when lifting the onion rings out of the basket! I recommend using a cookie spatula or fork to lift them out.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1208mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 7.9mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1.4mg


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