ns | Low Fat Fried Onions to Use In Many Recipe
These Air Fryer Crispy Onions are a delicious, low-fat alternative to traditional fried onions. Perfectly seasoned and air-fried to golden crispiness, they add a delightful crunch to a variety of dishes without the extra oil. Ideal as a topping for salads, soups, burgers, and casseroles, they are easy to make and ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Topping
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 large onion
Coating
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Air Fryer
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Slice Onion Rings: Peel and slice the large onion into thin, even rings to ensure they cook uniformly and become crispy.
- Prepare Breading Stations: Set up three bowls: fill the first with all-purpose flour, beat the egg in the second, and combine the panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in the third bowl.
- Coat the Onion Rings: Dip each onion ring first into the flour to lightly coat, then into the beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture for maximum flavor and crunch.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes to ensure it’s ready for cooking.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help crisp the onions.
- Air Fry Onion Rings: Place the coated onion rings in a single layer in the basket to allow air circulation. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping the rings halfway through cooking to achieve an even golden-brown crispiness.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Use egg substitute to make this recipe vegetarian or vegan-friendly.
- Spraying olive oil helps achieve a golden texture without adding significant fat.
- Store leftover crispy onions in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer to maintain crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: air fryer crispy onions, low fat fried onions, healthy onion rings, air fried onion rings, crispy onion topping
