Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings (Printable)

Golden onion rings with a crispy coating and tangy dipping sauce made in minutes using an air fryer.

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01 - Slice onions into ½-inch thick rings and carefully separate the layers.

02 - In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

03 - In a second bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until fully incorporated.

04 - Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl, creating a three-step breading station.

05 - Dredge each onion ring in the seasoned flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press firmly into panko breadcrumbs until thoroughly coated.

06 - Place coated onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, then lightly spray with cooking oil.

07 - Cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Cook in batches if necessary.

08 - Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.

09 - Serve the crispy onion rings hot alongside the prepared dipping sauce.

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You get that fairground crunch without the mess of deep frying or the guilt that follows
The dipping sauce comes together in thirty seconds but tastes like something from a restaurant

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Crowding the air fryer basket will result in soggy rings instead of crispy ones, so work in batches if needed
Double coating—repeating the flour and egg steps before panko—creates restaurant-level crunch, though it takes more time

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Let your coated rings rest for about 5 minutes before air frying to help the coating adhere better
A light spray of oil is crucial, but too much will make the breading soggy instead of crisp