4.8 from 12 votes
Air-Fryer Onion Rings
Ready for a new crave-worthy snack? Say hello to crunchy, guilt-free Air-Fryer Onion Rings!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
281 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 onion
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal yellow
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 egg white
- nonstick spray oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Peel and slice the onions into 1/3-inch-thick rings. Pat dry with paper towels and set them aside.
- Place the onion rings in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Let the onion marinate in the milk for at least 2 hours in the fridge.
- In a small bowl, combine the panko, cornmeal, flour, and Cajun seasoning to make a breading mixture.
- In a second bowl, whisk the egg whites until very foamy. Dip each onion ring in the egg whites.
- From the egg whites, then dip the onion rings in the breading mixture. Place the breaded onion rings in the air fryer and spray with the nonstick spray. Air fry the onion rings for 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove the onions from the air fryer and transfer them to a plate. Serve with a dip of your choice!
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Notes
- To prevent the breading from falling off the onion rings, I pat the rings dry before bathing them in the marinade - too much moisture is the breading's enemy. And really give the onion rings a good dip in the foamy egg whites before you coat them. As well, breadcrumbs need a little pressure to stick onto the rings, so don't be gentle. That said, once the breadcrumbs are on the onion, handle with care in the air fryer so as not to disturb that fresh new coat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Sodium
167mg
(7%)
Potassium
384mg
(8%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1726IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1726IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.