Air Fryer Onions (Crispy Onions)

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Air Fryer Onions (Crispy Onions)

Crispy onions are the secret ingredient your dishes have been missing. These homemade gems are not just a topping; they're a flavor-packed, versatile addition that elevates your culinary creations. Toss them on burgers, salads, sandwiches, or even enjoy them as a snack. It's time to level up your recipes with these irresistible, air-fried crispy onions!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Resting Time5

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: air fryer

Servings:

Calories: 11kcal

Author: Kita Roberts

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

3-4 onions we like sweet vidalia onions for this, but regular yellow or sweet onions will work
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Peel the onions and cut into thin slices.
Add the onions to a large mixing bowl and add the olive oil and salt. Toss to coat.
Add the onions to the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Shake the basket every 4-5 minutes. Air fry until crispy.
Carefully remove the onions from the air fryer basket onto a paper towel lined baking sheet to cool.
Serve or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Play around with different seasonings. If you’re longing for something more than salt, unlock your creative side and throw in some garlic powder, paprika, and even freshly grated parmesan cheese! Really feeling bold, sprinkle umami powder over them.
If you don’t have olive oil, you can also use avocado oil or grapeseed oil, as these oils have a high smoke point which is perfect for air frying.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket with onion slices or they might not cook evenly. Instead, work in small batches so the onions get golden brown and crispy.
If you aren’t trying to eat low-carb, toss the onion slices in some bread crumbs for even more texture and crunch! We find they are hard to stick, so we will roll them in a little mayo first for our take on a bloomin’ onion.

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