If onion rings are your guilty pleasure, but the deep-fried version leaves you feeling heavy — this Homemade Air Fryer Onion Rings recipe is going to change your snack game.

They're crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned — but instead of soaking in oil, they’re air-fried with a light coating of breadcrumbs and spices. Still crunchy. Still satisfying. But made with real ingredients and way less mess.

Perfect for burgers, wraps, game-day trays, or just dipping straight from the basket — this is classic fast food flavor made the Healthy Fast Food at Home way.

Ingredients:

• 1 large yellow or sweet onion

• ½ cup almond flour or whole wheat flour

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 cup panko or gluten-free breadcrumbs

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• Olive oil spray

Instructions:

1. Slice the onion
   Peel the onion and slice into ½-inch rings. Carefully separate the layers into individual rings.

2. Set up your breading station

   • Bowl 1: Flour

   • Bowl 2: Beaten eggs

   • Bowl 3: Panko breadcrumbs + garlic powder + paprika + salt

3. Bread the onion rings
   Dip each ring into the flour, then the egg, then coat in seasoned breadcrumbs. Press lightly to help the coating stick.

4. Air fry
   Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray the basket with oil. Place onion rings in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
   Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway and spraying lightly with oil again, until golden and crispy.

5. Serve hot
   Enjoy with clean ketchup, yogurt ranch, or spicy dipping sauce.

Sarah’s Tips:

• Extra crispy tip: Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular for a better crunch.

• No air fryer? Bake at 425°F for 18–20 minutes on a wire rack.

• Make it dairy-free: Use a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water) instead of regular eggs.

• Flavor twist: Add dried herbs or cayenne to the breadcrumb mix for variety.

Flavorful Conclusion:

These Homemade Air Fryer Onion Rings give you all the flavor and crunch you crave — without the deep fryer or drive-thru. They’re quick, clean, and proof that fast food can still be real food when you make it at home.

Nutrition (per serving, serves 4):

• Calories: 210

• Protein: 6g

• Carbs: 24g

• Fat: 10g

• Fiber: 3g

• Sugar: 3g