Crispy Air-Fried Onion Rings
Crispy Air-Fried Onion Rings deliver a light, golden crunch with a tender, sweet onion center. A seasoned breadcrumb coating, lifted by baking powder and a touch of garlic and paprika, gives each bite a satisfying crackle without the heaviness of deep-frying. Serve hot for game day, burger nights, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Onion Rings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Dip the onion rings into this flour mixture until coated, then set them on a plate.
- 2
Using a fork, stir the milk and egg into the remaining flour mixture. Dip the floured rings into the batter to coat, then place them on a wire rack until the batter stops dripping.
- 3
Put the bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Add the rings one at a time to the bread crumbs, spooning crumbs over the top until they are evenly coated. Tap the rings firmly as you lift them from the crumbs so the coating sticks well.
- 4
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) following the manufacturer's directions. Arrange the rings in the air fryer basket side-by-side without overlapping; mist lightly with cooking spray, then flip the rings.
- 5
Place the basket in the air fryer and cook until the rings are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once halfway through. Drain on paper towels and season with garlic powder and paprika.
- Calories 691.56 kcal High 35%
- Protein 10.4 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 76.55 g 28%
- Total Fat 37.36 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 2.89 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 60.33 mg High 20%
- Sodium 378.91 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 1.32 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 5.63 g --
- Added Sugars 1.14 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 96.87 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.27 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 169.05 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 54.3 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.98 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Onion Rings is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Bread Crumbs, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 691.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Onion Rings made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Bread Crumbs, Cooking Spray, Cornstarch. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Onion Rings?
- About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 691.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Onion Rings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Onion Rings healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Onion Rings has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 691.56 calories and 10.4 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 378.91 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.89 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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