Description
Enjoy these deliciously crispy, golden-fried onions made healthier in your air fryer. Perfect as a topping for salads, burgers, casseroles, or simply as a crunchy snack, this recipe delivers the satisfying crunch and rich flavor of traditional fried onions with less oil.
Ingredients
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- 2 large onions, thinly sliced into rings
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or a dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal (optional, for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Thinly slice the onions into rings.
- Place the onion rings in a bowl and soak in buttermilk for about 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal (if using), salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Drain the onions and toss them in the flour mixture until each ring is well coated.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with oil. Arrange the coated onions in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the onions are golden and crispy.
- Remove the onions from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For an extra crunchy result, you can double-dip the onions by repeating the buttermilk and flour coating process.
- Adjust the seasonings to your taste preference.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg