Air Fryer Onion Rings

⏱ Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Air Fry: 10–12 minutes

• Total: ~25 minutes

🍽 Servings

• 4 servings

🛒 Ingredients (Everything Listed)

Onions

• 2 large yellow or sweet onions

Coating (Classic Crunchy)

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (extra crispy)

Seasoning

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

For Cooking

• Cooking spray or olive oil spray

👩‍🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)

1️⃣ Prep Onions

1. Peel onions and slice into ½-inch thick rings

2. Separate rings carefully

2️⃣ Set Up Breading Station

• Bowl 1: flour + salt + pepper

• Bowl 2: beaten eggs

• Bowl 3: panko + paprika + garlic powder

3️⃣ Coat Onion Rings

1. Dip onion into flour (shake excess)

2. Dip into egg

3. Coat well with panko

4. Press crumbs to stick

4️⃣ Air Fry

1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)

2. Spray basket lightly

3. Arrange onion rings in a single layer

4. Spray tops lightly with oil

5. Air fry 5–6 minutes, flip

6. Air fry 4–6 minutes more until golden

🌟 Tips for EXTRA Crisp

✔ Use panko, not regular crumbs
✔ Spray lightly with oil
✔ Don’t overcrowd
✔ Cook in batches

🧮 Nutrition & WW Points (Approx.)

• Calories: 160–180 per serving

• WW Points:

  • Standard version: 4–5 points

  • Lower-point version (egg whites + spray): 3 points

🍽 Dipping Sauce Ideas

• Ketchup

• Spicy mayo

• Garlic yogurt dip

• BBQ sauce

🔁 Variations

• Spicy: Add cayenne to breadcrumbs

• Cheesy: Add Parmesan to panko

• Gluten-free: Use GF flour & crumbs

• Vegan: Use plant milk + flour slurry

❓FAQs

Q: Can I reheat onion rings?
✔ Yes — air fry at 350°F for 3–4 minutes

Q: Can I use red onions?
✔ Yes, slightly sweeter flavor