Air Fryer Crispy Onions: 7 Steps to Perfect Crunch
These Air Fryer Crispy Onions are a healthier alternative to deep-fried onions, delivering all the crunch and flavor with significantly less oil. Perfect as a topping or snack, they’re easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray or a small amount of oil
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the onion into rings or strips.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the onion slices in the dry mixture until well coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or lightly oil it.
- Place the coated onions in the basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 15–20 minutes, shaking or stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 calories
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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