Air Fryer Onion Rings

Shatteringly crispy onion rings with a golden beer-batter-style coating. The air fryer makes them lighter and crunchier than deep frying. A crowd-pleasing appetizer or burger companion.

• 2 large sweet onions
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• Cooking spray

1. Slice onions into 1/2-inch thick rings, separate into individual rings.
2. Mix flour with salt and pepper.
3. Mix eggs with buttermilk.
4. Season panko with paprika and garlic.
5. Dip rings: flour → egg/buttermilk → panko. Press firmly.
6. Spray basket, arrange rings in single layer (no stacking).
7. Spray tops with cooking spray.
8. Cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
9. Serve with ranch, ketchup, or spicy mayo.