Learn how to make onion rings in the air fryer. This air fryer onion rings recipe is so easy to make and super yummy. They are a bit healthier than deep-fried onion rings but you can always deep-fry these as well if you wish.

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Follow the easy steps below or watch the short video tutorial, or do both!

Supplies

Ingredients:

3 large eggs
1 Tbsp of milk (13g)
1/2 cup of flour (60g)
1/2 cup of cornstarch (60g)
1/2 tsp of salt (3g)
1 tsp of garlic powder (5g)
1/2 tsp of black pepper (3g)
1 to 2 cups of panko or Italian breadcrumbs (60 to 120g)
1 medium to large sweet onion

Tools/Equipment:

Air Fryer
Bowls
Fork
Sheet pan or cookie sheet
Tongs

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Step 1: Egg Wash

Start by making the egg wash. Whisk 3 eggs in a small bowl along with 1 tbsp of milk or water. The milk or water will help thin out the eggwash just a little bit.

Step 2: Flour Mixture

Next, add all the dry ingredients to a bowl and mix until well combined. Other things you may want to add are paprika and chili powder or crushed red pepper.

Step 3: The Onion

Peel and slice the onion into rings. Separate each ring from the other.

Step 4: Dredge

Add a ring to the dry mixture then into the egg wash. Let the excess egg wash drip off, then go back into the dry mixture then back into the egg wash. Finally, add it to the bowl of breadcrumbs and coat it well.

Place the prepared onion rings on a sheet pan or cookie sheet.

They are ready to go. At this point, you can air fryer them or deep fry them.

I like to spray the onion rings with a bit of olive oil for flavor and extra crispiness, but it isn't necessary.