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A delicious plate of Crispy Air Fryer Onions: Perfectly Crunchy Snack Recipe

Easy Crispy Air Fryer Onions: Perfectly Crunchy Snack Recipe

These air fryer onions are perfectly golden and crispy on the outside with a tender, sweet center, delivering deep-fried flavor with minimal oil for an irresistible snack or side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Slice onions into ¼-inch thick rings and separate.
  2. Whisk egg into buttermilk and soak onion rings.
  3. Let soak for at least 10–30 minutes.
  4. Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and onion powder.
  5. Remove onions from buttermilk and dredge in seasoned flour.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  7. Spray basket with cooking spray.
  8. Arrange onions in a single layer and spray tops.
  9. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the air fryer for best crispiness. Double coating creates extra crunch. Use cooking spray generously for golden color.