These air fryer onion rings are such a fun appetizer or game day snack! They’re crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and filled with sweet and savory onion flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Serves 4

Equipment

• Instant Pot Omni Plus Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1¼ cups panko bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• Heaping ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 yellow onion, sliced into ½-inch rings
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• Tartar Sauce, optional, for dipping

Instructions

• On a rimmed tray, mix the panko, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. In a small shallow bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Place the flour in another small bowl.
• Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
• Dip each onion ring into the flour, then tap to remove any excess flour. Dip it in the egg, coat with the panko mixture, and then place on a large plate.
• Drizzle the onion rings with olive oil and transfer them to the air fryer basket, arranging them in a single layer with a little space around each ring. Don’t overcrowd the basket. Work in batches if necessary. Air fry for 8 to 11 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with any remaining onion rings. Serve with tartar sauce, if desired.

Notes

Tip: Once all batches are finished, toss them all back into the air fryer (no need to place in a single layer this time) for 1 to 2 minutes to warm any that got cold from the first batch.