Description
Air Fryer Crispy Onions are a delicious and crunchy topping that can elevate any dish. Perfectly cooked in an air fryer, they offer a healthier alternative to traditional frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Soak the sliced onions in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Coat the soaked onions in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the coated onions in a single layer.
- Spray the onions lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These crispy onions can be used as a topping for salads, burgers, or casseroles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Crispy Onions, crispy onions, air fryer recipes, vegetarian toppings