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Air Fryer Onion Rings are your new go-to snack for game day or anytime you want something crispy and satisfying!! These onion rings are perfectly crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor. Even better, they’re made with simple, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about as a nutritionist!! This is just one of my many air fryer recipes that make healthy comfort food totally possible.
Cutting right to the chase, we’re also REALLY enjoying football food! Even being on a round of Whole30, we’ve managed to have fantastically delicious appetizers and meals like my Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Tots (family favorite for sure), “Cheesy” Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes, Instant Pot Turkey Chili, Buffalo Chicken Casserole with Cauliflower Rice, and now these Air Fryer Onion Rings.
Why Onion Rings in the Air Fryer?
The Air Fryer has become one of my secret weapons for quick, healthy cooking!! It crisps food beautifully without deep frying and speeds up prep time. Bonus: it helps kids eat more veggies, turning even simple ingredients into fun, irresistible snacks.
What You’ll Love
- Crispy outside, tender inside onion rings
- Made with simple, wholesome ingredients
- Quick to prepare and easy to clean up
- Perfect for game day, snacks, or casual dinners
How to make Air Fryer Onion Rings:
- Slice 2 large yellow or white onions into 1-inch rings. Separate carefully.
- In a shallow bowl, mix almond flour, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Whisk 2 eggs in another shallow bowl.
- Dip each onion ring in the egg, then coat with the almond flour mixture, making sure the inside is coated. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place rings in the air fryer basket, stacking lightly if needed. Cook at 390°F for 6 minutes. Spritz lightly with oil and cook another 4–5 minutes.
Oven Option
If you don’t have an air fryer, place the rings on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serving:
These onion rings are best enjoyed hot!! Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce like Primal Kitchen or dip in ranch or my Avocado Cilantro Dressing.
Gobble these up while they are hot!!! They will not hold well or refrigerate well. I served with my new favorite barbecue sauce: Primal Kitchen. You can also dip in a ranch dressing or even my Avocado Cilantro Dressing.
Air Fryer Onion Rings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow or white onions
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Avocado oil or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the onion rings by first lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Slice the onion: being by slicing the ends off the onion. Peel off the outer layer. Now slice into 3/4 inch – 1 inch slices. Pull apart the individual rings. Pat dry if they are wet.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together both eggs. In another shallow bowl, stir together almond flour, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and sea salt.
- Dip each onion ring in the egg mixture first, then the flour mixture. Ensure to get the insides of each ring. Also, wipe your hands or use tongs after dipping each onion ring in order to prevent the flour mixture from falling off. Transfer the pan to the fridge and let sit for at least 30 minutes. This helps to keep the coating on the onions.
- When ready to cook, preheat the air fryer at 380 for about 5 minutes. Then add the onion rings, it's okay to stack some of the rings, and cook for 6 minutes. Open the air fryer and spray with the avocado oil or olive oil. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until nice and crispy. Serve hot with your choice of sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Almond flour doesn’t stick well. Not a great recipe.