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Crispy Air Fryer Onions

Enjoy crunchy, golden-brown air fryer onions that are a perfect snack or topping for your favorite dishes, providing a deliciously savory flavor with a satisfying crunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Onion preparation
  • 2 large large onions Peeled and sliced into thin rings
Batter ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk For soaking the onions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel the onions and slice them into thin rings, about ¼ inch thick.
  2. Place the sliced onions in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. After soaking, remove the onions from the buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dip each ring into the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
  3. Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray. Place a single layer of onion rings in the basket, ensuring they don’t overlap.
  4. Spray the tops of the onion rings lightly with cooking spray. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. Carefully remove the crispy onions from the air fryer and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.

Notes

To maintain crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and ensure the onion rings are coated evenly. You can adjust the seasoning to taste, and try adding herbs or spices for extra flavor.