Title: Air Fryer Crispy Onions
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced (yellow or white onions work best)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk if preferred)
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
1. Prep the Onions:
- Thinly slice the onions into rings, or if preferred, into small strips.
- Place the sliced onions in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let them soak for about 5 minutes to tenderize and absorb flavor.
2. Coat the Onions:
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove the onions from the buttermilk, shaking off the excess, and toss them in the flour mixture to coat evenly.
3. Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
4. Air Fry the Onions:
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the coated onions in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Lightly spray the onions with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the onions are golden brown and crispy.
5. Serve:
- Once crispy, remove the onions from the air fryer and serve immediately as a snack, topping for burgers, or side dish.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fat: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
These Air Fryer Crispy Onions are a delicious, healthier alternative to deep-fried onion rings, perfect as a crunchy topping or snack!