🧅 Air Fryer Crispy Fried Onions
These air fryer crispy onions are crunchy, flavorful, and use much less oil than traditional deep-fried onions. They’re perfect for topping burgers, salads, casseroles, soups, or enjoying as a snack.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 large Onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Slice the onions
- Peel and thinly slice the onions into rings or half-moons.
- Separate the layers for even cooking.
2. Season and coat
- Place the onions in a bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle the flour mixture over the onions and toss until lightly coated.
3. Preheat the air fryer
- Preheat to 300°F (150°C) for 3–5 minutes if your model recommends preheating.
4. Air fry
- Arrange onions in a thin, even layer in the air fryer basket.
- Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 12–18 minutes.
- Shake the basket every 4–5 minutes for even browning.
5. Finish
- Cook until the onions are golden brown and crispy.
- They will continue to crisp slightly as they cool.
💡 Tips for Extra Crispiness
- Slice onions evenly for uniform cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Use sweet onions for a milder flavor or yellow onions for a more savory taste.
- For extra crunch, replace part of the flour with cornstarch.
🌶️ Flavor Variations
Spicy
Add:
- Cayenne pepper
- Chili powder
Herb Seasoning
Add:
- Dried parsley
- Italian seasoning
- Thyme
Parmesan Version
Toss with a little grated Parmesan cheese after cooking.
🍽️ Ways to Use Crispy Onions
- Burgers and sandwiches
- Hot dogs
- Green bean casserole
- Soups
- Mashed potatoes
- Salads
- Rice and grain bowls
Storage
Store completely cooled onions in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 days. If they soften, return them to the air fryer for 1–2 minutes to re-crisp.
Enjoy these light, crunchy air fryer onions as a versatile topping or snack! 🧅✨