Want the perfect crispy onion rings without the mess of deep frying? Air fryer frozen onion rings are your answer! These golden-brown circles of deliciousness come out perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside in just 11 minutes.
With minimal prep time and just a handful of ingredients, you’ll have restaurant-quality onion rings that are lighter than their deep-fried counterparts. Plus, they’re a breeze to make – simply pop them in your air fryer and let the magic happen.
Ingredients Section
- Frozen Onion Rings: 1 full bag of your favorite brand, ensuring they’re evenly sized for consistent cooking
Instructions Section
- Preparation: Place the frozen onion rings in a single layer in your air fryer basket, making sure they don’t overlap for optimal crispiness
- Initial Cooking: Set your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and cook for 6 minutes until they start turning golden
- Flip & Finish: Carefully turn each ring over and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes until perfectly crispy
- Monitor Final Minutes: Keep a close eye during the final cooking phase to prevent over-browning
- Serve: Transfer to a serving plate while hot and enjoy your perfectly crispy onion rings
Air Fryer Tips
Hey there! Want the crispiest onion rings? Space them out nicely in your air fryer basket – no overlapping! This lets the hot air flow around each ring, making them super crunchy. If you need to cook more, it’s better to do multiple small batches than crowd them all in at once.
Serving Suggestions
These crispy onion rings are perfect for so many occasions! Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce – ranch, honey mustard, or classic ketchup all work great. They’re amazing alongside burgers and sandwiches, or just on their own as a snack while watching the game. Want to make them extra special? Sprinkle some extra seasoning like garlic powder or paprika right when they come out of the air fryer!
Quick Storage Tips
While these onion rings taste best fresh and hot, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for 1-2 days. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes – they’ll crisp right up! Just remember that frozen onion rings that have been cooked and cooled won’t be quite as crunchy the second time around.
Frozen Air Fryer Onion Rings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen onion rings
Instructions
- Place onion rings into air fryer basket in single layer.
- Cook at 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) for 6 minutes.
- Flip each ring over and cook additional 4 to 5 minutes.
- Keep an eye on onion rings in last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
