Back
Air fried onions
4.7 from 57 votes

Air fried onions

Air fried onions use thinly sliced yellow onions tossed with ghee and cooked in an air fryer at moderate heat until tender and lightly caramelized. Regular stirring ensures even cooking and prevents burning, resulting in sweet, soft onions with slight crisp edges.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories: 77 kcal
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion about 2 cups sliced, large
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or oil

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat the air fryer at 400 F for 5 minutes
  2. Thinly slice the onion using a sharp chefs knife or mandolin
  3. Place the sliced onions in a bowl and add ghee. Mix well using a silicone spatula
  4. Add the onions to the air fryer basket spreading them evenly
  5. Air fry at 320 F 20 minutes. Mix and spread them evenly every 5 minutes

Notes

  • This recipe was tested in a Cosori 5.8 QT Air Fryer fitting about 2 cups of sliced onion without overcrowding.
  • Mix and spread the onions every five minutes during cooking to ensure even browning and prevent burning.
  • Air fryer cooking times may vary, so watch carefully during the last few minutes and adjust time as needed for preferred doneness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.