Description
Golden air fryer onion rings with a crunchy panko coating and tender sweet onion center. These are ultra crispy and easy to make, offering a lighter appetizer with big crunch and bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 half cup all purpose flour
- 1 half teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 quarter teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 third cup whole milk
- 1 and one half cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Trim the ends off the onion and remove the outer peel. Slice into half inch thick rings and separate them gently.
- Set up three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, paprika, and three quarters teaspoon of the salt.
- In the second bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of the seasoned flour mixture from bowl one and whisk until combined.
- In the third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, remaining salt, and olive oil. Toss until the crumbs are lightly coated with oil.
- Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, coating completely. Shake off excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then press into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Place on a plate and repeat with remaining rings.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately while hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the basket so the onion rings crisp properly instead of steaming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American