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Air Fryer Onion Rings

Name: Air Fryer Onion Rings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions, sliced into 1/2-inch rings; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup flour; 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Salt and pepper; Cooking spray; Ranch dressing; BBQ sauce; Ketchup

4.6(4)

10 min

Time

400°F

Temp

200 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Onion Rings

2 large sweet onions, sliced into 1/2-inch rings

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup flour

1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper

Cooking spray

Serving

Ranch dressing

BBQ sauce

Ketchup

Equipment

Oil Sprayer Mister

Steps

1
Soak onion rings in buttermilk for 15 minutes.
2
Mix flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place panko in a separate bowl.
3
Dredge rings in flour, back into buttermilk, then into panko. Press coating firmly.
4
Spray all sides with cooking spray.
5
Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until deeply golden. Serve with ranch, BBQ sauce, or ketchup.

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Tip: Sweet onions like Vidalia work best — they're milder and sweeter when cooked. The double dip (flour → buttermilk → panko) creates a thick, crunchy coating. Separate the rings before battering so you get individual, perfectly coated rings.

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