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Golden brown Air-Fryer Onion Rings in a bowl, served with a spiced creamy dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 onions
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 egg whites
  • Nonstick spray oil

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Peel and slice the onions into 1/3-inch-thick rings. Pat dry with paper towels and set them aside.
    Whole and sliced onions for air-fryer onion rings.
  • Place the onion rings in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Let the onion marinate in the milk for at least 2 hours in the fridge.
    Onion rings soaking in buttermilk for air-fryer onion rings.
  • In a small bowl, combine the panko, cornmeal, flour, and Cajun seasoning to make a breading mixture.
    Combining panko, cornmeal, flour, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl for Air-Fryer Onion Rings.
  • In a second bowl, whisk the egg whites until very foamy. Dip each onion ring in the egg whites.
    Air-fryer onion rings being dipped in foamy egg whites.
  • From the egg whites, then dip the onion rings in the breading mixture. Place the breaded onion rings in the air fryer and spray with the nonstick spray. Air fry the onion rings for 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove the onions from the air fryer and transfer them to a plate. Serve with a dip of your choice!
    Dipping an onion ring into the panko breading mixture for Air-Fryer Onion Rings.

Tips & Notes:

To prevent the breading from falling off the onion rings, I pat the rings dry before bathing them in the marinade - too much moisture is the breading's enemy. And really give the onion rings a good dip in the foamy egg whites before you coat them. As well, breadcrumbs need a little pressure to stick onto the rings, so don't be gentle. That said, once the breadcrumbs are on the onion, handle with care in the air fryer so as not to disturb that fresh new coat.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 54g (18%) Protein: 11g (22%) Fat: 2g (3%) Saturated Fat: 0.5g (3%) Sodium: 167mg (7%) Fiber: 6g (25%) Sugar: 6g (7%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.