Air Fried No Oil Onion Rings
Onion rings have never been so air-fryer friendly! With this air-fried onion rings recipe, you can enjoy the classic snack without the mess and hassle of deep frying. All you need to make air-fried onion rings is a few common ingredients and an air fryer. The result? Deliciously crispy onion rings with no need for oil!
I love Onion Rings to be honest I could eat them by the truckload. I decided I would make my own in the air fryer and after a couple of attempts to get the right consistency and cooking times, I am glad to say these are perfect!
Tips To Achieve the Perfect Oil-Free Onion Rings
- Use an airfryer liner for quick and easy cleanup!
- Serve and enjoy right away! These Onion Rings will stay crispy for a few hours after you make them but will not last overnight. As with most “fried” foods, they are best served fresh and warm.
- For a less messy preparation, try to keep one hand dedicated to dipping the Onion Rings in the wet mix, and the other for the dry. You’ll be glad you did!
- This recipe would also work just fine if you swapped the flour for Gluten Free flour and used Gluten Free breadcrumbs. You could also use these breadcrumbs made from Chickpeas to give the recipe a higher-protein kick!
Suggestions For Different Tastes
You can change out some of the ingredients to suit your tastes for me and the family these are perfect! The best accompaniment for these beautiful onion rings is Tomato Ketchup always number one. But a close second is Mayonnaise and Sweet Chilli Sauce combined into the perfect dip!
Crispy and delicious, air fryer onion rings are the perfect side dish or snack. These golden-brown rings of goodness are cooked in an air fryer for a fraction of the time and fat content of traditional deep fried varieties.
Ready in just 18 minutes, these tender onions are coated in delicious bread crumbs before being tossed into the air fryer to create that crunchy texture everyone loves. Enjoy them as an appetizer or side dish with your favorite dipping sauces, like ranch dressing or barbecue sauce!
- 3 Medium Yellow Onions
- 1/2 cup Plain Flour (Or Gluten Free Flour)
- 2/3 cup Unsweetened Plant Based Milk
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- Step 1 - Preparing The Ingredients
Slice the end off of each Onion, and then peel the outer skin off. Carefully cut each Onion into 1/2″ circular portions.
Note: the “layers” that comprise each Onion portion (like the pattern in a tree trunk). We will be using two Onion “Layers” for each Onion Ring. Using your fingers, carefully press the centre portion of each Onion away from two of the Onion Layers, to form a hollow Ring. Repeat with each portion of the Onion until no more circles remain, and then continue until all the onions are in rings.
- Step 2
Add all of the Wet Mix ingredients to a medium bowl and mix well until fully combined.
Add all of the Dry Mix ingredients to a separate bowl and mix well. Then, divide the Dry Mix evenly into two separate bowls. (The Dry Mix gets a little “sticky” with time, and using 2 bowls prevents the mixture from becoming unusable.)
- Step 3
Switch on your air fryer and allow it to pre heat for around 3 minutes at 180°C (356°F).
Carefully dip each Onion Ring into the Wet Mix, then transfer to the dry mix and coat evenly with breadcrumbs. Place into your air fryer safe liner, or into the basket of your Air Fryer if you aren't using one. Repeat with the remaining Onion Rings.
- Step 4
Cook you Onion Rings for 8-10 minutes at 180°C (356°F). If your air fryer is on the smaller side you should cook the Onion Rings in a few batches, so the basket doesn't become overcrowded.
Serve while warm with your favourite sauce and enjoy!
We hope you enjoy these crispy onion rings as much as we do!
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