Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings (Printable)

Golden crunchy onion rings served with smoky chipotle mayo, cooked to perfection with minimal oil.

# What You Need:

→ Onion Rings

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→ Chipotle Mayo

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# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes to ensure optimal crisping.

02 - Separate onion slices into individual rings and set aside.

03 - Prepare three shallow bowls: Bowl 1 with flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper mixed together; Bowl 2 with whisked eggs and milk; Bowl 3 with panko breadcrumbs.

04 - Dredge each onion ring in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs. Press gently to help the coating adhere.

05 - Place coated onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.

06 - Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy.

07 - While onion rings cook, combine mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.

08 - Serve hot onion rings immediately with chipotle mayo for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

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You get that satisfying fried food crunch without the grease mess or guilt
The chipotle mayo comes together in seconds but tastes like something from a restaurant

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Crowding the air fryer basket makes them steam instead of crisp, so work in batches if needed
Spraying with oil after breading, not before, helps the panko get beautifully golden without drying out

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Soak onion rings in ice water for 15 minutes before breading if you find them too pungent
Leftovers reheat surprisingly well at 375°F for 3 to 4 minutes

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