Air Fryer Crispy Onions Recipe
A simple and healthy recipe for crispy, golden air fryer onions using minimal oil. Perfect as a crunchy topping or snack with natural sweetness and a delightful crunch, made quickly in an air fryer without deep frying.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 2 medium to large yellow onions (approximately 1 lb)
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (such as vegetable or olive oil)
- Prepare the Onions: Peel the onions and cut them into thin, uniform round slices to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Oil the Slices: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over the onion slices and gently separate the rings to coat them evenly, which helps them crisp up in the air fryer.
- Initial Air Fry: Place the onion rings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 300°F for 10 minutes, gently tossing or mixing the rings every 5 minutes to promote even browning.
- Lower Temperature for Crisping: Reduce the air fryer temperature to 240°F and continue cooking the onion rings for an additional 15-18 minutes. Stir gently every 5 minutes until the rings attain a golden-brown color and crispy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Once crispy, remove the onion rings from the air fryer and let them cool slightly. Serve as a crunchy snack or a topping for your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Cut the onion slices thinly to ensure they crisp well without burning.
- Use a light cooking oil with a high smoke point for best results.
- Mixing the onion rings during cooking helps prevent sticking and promotes even crispiness.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model.
- Store cooled crispy onions in an airtight container for up to 3 days for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 75g)
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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