15-30 min2-4 servingsair fry

Crispy Onion Rings

By Chop Secrets

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2-4 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Crispy Onion Rings
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Recipe Details

Course: Kid-Friendly, Side Dish, Snacks

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Air Fry

Cuisine: American, American

Yield: 2-4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tsp garlic salt
  • 3 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/8 or 1/4 tsp cayenne

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Peel and cut the onion crosswise into 3/4 inch slices, then separate into rings.
  2. Set up for dredging: Place flour in a shallow dish. Combine beaten eggs and water in a second shallow dish. Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish. Divide the garlic salt, seasoned salt and cayenne evenly across the 3 bowls and stir each to combine.
  3. Dredge onions as follows: 1) egg mixture, 2) flour mixture, 3) egg mixture, 4) flour mixture, 5) egg mixture, 6) breadcrumbs, pressing crumbs firmly on all sides.
  4. (Optional for easier handling) Place coated onions in a shallow tray and place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  5. Place the cooking tray on the bottom of the air fry basket. Using the display panel, select AIR FRY, then adjust the temperature to 400°F and the time to 10 minutes, then touch START.
  6. When the display indicates “Add Food” place onion rings in a single layer on the cooking tray (you may need to work in batches).
  7. When the display indicates “Turn Food” turn the onion rings over.
  8. When the Air Fry program is complete, remove the onion rings. Serve hot.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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