Description
Elevate your meals with this Air Fryer Crispy Onions recipe, a healthier alternative to traditional fried onions. These crunchy delights are quick and easy to prepare, making them the perfect topping for burgers, salads, casseroles, or even an enjoyable snack on their own. With a delightful blend of garlic powder and paprika, these crispy onions pack a flavorful punch without the excess oil and calories of deep frying. In just about 20 minutes, you can achieve the perfect golden-brown onion rings that add texture and taste to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onion into thin, uniform rings.
- Set up three mixing bowls: one with flour, another with beaten egg, and the last with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each onion ring in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and arrange onion rings in a single layer.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack/Topping
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg