Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings (Printable)
Golden, crunchy air fried onion rings served with smoky chipotle mayo for a tasty appetizer or snack.
# What You Need:
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→ Chipotle Mayo
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# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
02 - In a shallow bowl, combine flour, baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
03 - In a second bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk until smooth.
04 - Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl to create a three-part dipping station.
05 - Separate onion slices into individual rings. Dredge each ring in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
06 - Place onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray lightly with olive oil.
07 - Air fry in batches for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying with additional oil, until golden brown and crispy.
08 - Combine mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
09 - Serve onion rings immediately with chipotle mayo for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
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- The onion rings emerge from the air fryer with shatteringly crisp exteriors and tender sweet interiors that put most restaurant versions to shame
- That smoky chipotle mayo transforms everything it touches and keeps suspicious friends coming back for just one more dip
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- Crowding the air fryer basket will steam your rings instead of crisping them so cook in batches if necessary
- The double spray technique oil before cooking and again after flipping is what creates that deep fried texture we are chasing
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- Pat your onion rings dry with paper towels before coating because excess moisture prevents the batter from adhering properly
- Sweet onions work but yellow onions provide that classic savory sweet balance we want here