5 from 15 votes
Air-Fryer Onions
Air-Fryer Onions deliver caramelized, tender onions with some crispy edges by cooking thinly sliced onions tossed in oil and herbs at 375°F. The air fryer promotes even browning without overcrowding. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and herbs, these onions make a versatile topping or side with a rich caramelized flavor and slight sweetness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
42 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion large
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of your preferred herb blend like Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence
- salt to taste (optional, freshly-ground black pepper
- black pepper to taste (optional, freshly-ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the onion into thin strips. Note that the onions will reduce in size as they cook. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced onions with the oil, your seasoning of choice, and a pinch of salt and pepper if you choose. Mix well to coat the onions evenly.
- Arrange the seasoned onions in a single layer in the air-fryer basket or tray. Take care not to overcrowd the onions to allow for even cooking.
- Cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes. Give the onions a gentle stir halfway through, or flip them, to ensure even browning.
- Remove onions from the air fryer once they have reached a caramelized state with some crispy edges.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
42kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.