Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings (Printable)

Golden onion rings cooked until crispy, served with smoky chipotle mayo for a flavorful snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Onion Rings

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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.

04 - Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.

05 - Separate onion slices into rings. Dredge each ring in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs. Press gently so breadcrumbs adhere.

06 - Arrange 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 again with oil, until golden and crisp.

08 - Mix mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

09 - Serve crispy onion rings hot with chipotle mayo for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

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Way less guilt than deep frying but the crunch is legitimately there
That chipotle mayo makes everything worth it, and you will want to put it on everything

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Overcrowding the air fryer basket is the quickest way to sad, soggy rings, so work in batches
Let the breaded rings sit for about 5 minutes before air frying to help the coating set better

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Pat your onion rings dry with paper towels before breading for better adhesion
Room temperature ingredients for the dip make it blend more smoothly

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