If you're looking for a tasty Air Fryer Onion Ring Recipe then look no further! You can make golden brown crispy onion rings in the air fryer without all the added fat that comes with deep frying them. Even better these onion rings have a cheesy centre.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Crispy Perfection: Achieve the perfect crunch by cooking these breaded onion rings with your air fryer.
- Healthier Snacking: Enjoy this classic snack with less oil and guilt, thanks to air frying.
- Simple Ingredients: Made with pantry staples, you can whip up these air fryer onion rings in no time.
Learn how to make the Best Air Fryer Onion Rings from scratch in your air fryer today!
🥘 Ingredients
Here are the ingredients for your homemade onion rings:
- Yellow Onions Or Sweet Onions: Provide a sweet, slightly tangy flavor that becomes wonderfully caramelized in the air fryer.
- Cheese (Mozzarella Or Cheddar): Adds a creamy richness and a delightful gooey texture when melted.
- Cornstarch: Helps to create a crispy coating on the onion rings, ensuring they're perfectly crunchy on the outside.
- Flour: Aids in creating a batter that sticks well to the onions, forming a base for the breadcrumbs to adhere to.
- Paprika, Turmeric, Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper: Infuse the batter with savory, spicy, and earthy flavors, enhancing the natural sweetness of the onions.
- Water: Is used to make the batter, helping to achieve the desired consistency.
- Panko Breadcrumbs: Are the final layer of the coating, providing a satisfying crunch that sets these onion rings apart.
- Mayonnaise, Sweet Chili Sauce, And Garlic (Minced): Combine to create a dipping sauce that's creamy, slightly sweet, and garlicky, adding another layer of flavor to the onion rings.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- No Cheese: This recipe is for cheese-stuffed onion rings and is worth a try! If you don't want the added cheese or are looking for a dairy-free recipe, it's okay, you can make these air fryer onion rings without the cheese and replace the mayo with some Vegan Mayo.
- Batter Mix: You can mix up the batter and spices, adding different herbs and seasonings to give your onion rings a unique flavor. Some suggested spices include smoked paprika, curry powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder or even chipotle pepper for an extra kick!
🔪 How To Make Cheese Stuffed Onion Rings?
Making cheese-stuffed air fryer onion rings is so simple and takes just a few steps. Learn how to make onion rings in the air fryer here:
Step One: Slice the onion horizontally into 1 - ½-inch-thick slices. Using the widest rings first, separate the layers. Pair every other layer of the onion. You want an onion layer-sized space between rings.
Step Two: Slice the cheese into ⅛-inch-thick slices, then cut the slices to match the height of the ring. Skip steps two and three if you don't want onion rings with no cheese!
Step Three: Place the slices of cheese between the rings filling the void. You may need to slice smaller pieces of cheese to fill any gaps. In one shallow dish, mix the cornstarch, flour, and spices. Add water until the flour mixture resembles a thick batter.
Step Four: In another shallow dish, add the panko mixture. Dip onion rings carefully through the batter fully coating them. Then place the coated rings in the panko bread crumbs fully coating them. Fill any space not coated with crumbs. It’s best to coat the assembled rings one or two at a time.
Step Five: Place the coated onion rings in your oil-sprayed air fryer basket. The. Spray the top of the rings with olive oil. Cook at 400° for 15 minutes. Flip gently halfway through cooking.
Step Six: While the onion rings are cooking, mix the mayonnaise, chilli sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl for the dipping sauce.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Choosing the Right Onion: Use yellow or sweet onions for the best balance of sweetness and flavor. These varieties caramelize beautifully in the air fryer, providing a perfect texture for your onion rings.
- Achieving Extra Crispiness: Coat the onion rings thoroughly with both the flour batter and panko breadcrumbs. This double coating technique ensures a crispier and more satisfying crunch once they are air fried.
- Perfecting the Cheese Stuffing: For cheese-stuffed onion rings, ensure the cheese slices match the size of the rings to avoid gaps. Filling the onion rings evenly with cheese creates that delicious gooey center.
- Reheating Tips: If you have leftovers, reheat them in the air fryer for about 10 minutes to restore their crispness. This method ensures they stay crunchy, avoiding the sogginess that might come with microwaving.
💭 FAQs
Traditional deep-fried onion rings are slices of onion that have been dipped in a batter and then deep-fried. Onion rings can also be baked or air-fried.
Air frying onion rings is a great way to enjoy them without the added fat and calories of deep-frying.
Air-fried onion rings make a delicious snack or side dish with burgers, sandwiches, and salads. It's also one of the most popular appetizers on restaurant menus.
If you do have frozen onion rings simply pop them into the air fryer for 10 minutes and you'll have delicious golden brown onion rings in no time.
For the best results, you should use a non-stick cooking spray when air frying. Olive oil, coconut oil are avocado oil are all great options to give your onion rings an extra crunch and flavor.
Onion rings go well with your favorite dipping sauce such as ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, or hummus. You could even get creative and make your own dip by combining some vegan mayo, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili sauce. Enjoy!
Other dipping sauces you can use for onion rings include Honey Mustard Salad Dressing, Herby Ranch Dressing, tartar sauce, and blue cheese dressing. For a spicy kick, try adding some sriracha or chili oil to your dip.
To store them, let them cool down to room temperature and then place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
🧂Serving Suggestions
Onion rings can be served as a side dish with many different foods. Here are some of our top favorites:
- Air Fryer BBQ chicken Wings: Serve alongside your air fryer onion rings for a finger-licking feast with a variety of dipping sauces.
- Beetroot And Blackbean Burgers: Create the ultimate combo by pairing your succulent burgers with these crispy delights.
- Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs: Upgrade your hot dog game by adding a side of crunchy onion rings for a satisfying contrast.
- Antipasto Kabobs: Enhance your kabob platter with the irresistible crunch of air-fried onion rings.
- Kale Apple Salad With Pomegranates: Balance the meal with a fresh salad; the onion rings add a delightful crispy texture.
- Air Fryer Carrot Fries: Double up on the crispiness with a side of air-fried carott fries – a perfect match for onion rings.
Once you've finished making crispy onion rings in the air fryer serve them with a side of ketchup or BBQ sauce and enjoy! Enjoy your delicious homemade Air Fryer Onion Rings!
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Air Fryer Onion Rings
Ingredients
- 2 Large Yellow Onions Or Sweet Onions
- 8 Oz Block Of Cheese Mozzarella, Or Cheddar
- ½ Cup Cornstarch
- ½ Cup Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Turmeric
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
- ¼ Cup Water
- 2 Cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ Cup Mayonaise
- 3 Tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Minced
Instructions
- Slice the onion horizontally into 1 - ½-inch-thick slices. Using the widest rings first, separate the layers. Pair every other layer of the onion.
- You want an onion layer-sized space between rings. Save the remaining smaller onion slices for composting, freeze for vegetable broth, or use in another recipe.
- Slice the cheese into ⅛-inch-thick slices, then cut the slices to match the height of the ring. Skip steps two and three if you don't want onion rings with no cheese!
- Place the slices of cheese between the rings filling the void. You may need to slice smaller pieces of cheese to fill any gaps.
- In one shallow dish, mix the cornstarch, flour, and spices. Add water until the flour mixture resembles a thick batter.
- In another shallow dish, add the panko mixture.
- Dip onion rings carefully through the batter fully coating them. Then place the coated rings in the panko bread crumbs fully coating them.
- Fill any space not coated with crumbs. It’s best to coat the assembled rings one or two at a time.
- Place the coated onion ring in your oil-sprayed air fryer basket. The. Spray the top of the rings with olive oil.
- Cook at 400° for 15 minutes. Flip gently halfway through cooking.
- While the onion rings are cooking, mix the mayonnaise, chilli sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl for the dipping sauce.
- Once cooked, remove onion rings from the air fryer basket. Allow the onion rings to cool. Serve the cooled onion rings with the dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Making onion rings in an air fryer is a great way to get the same delicious crunch without all the added oil. Enjoy these crispy onion rings as a snack today!
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