Crispy Air Fryer Onions

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 22

Total Time: 27

Servings: people

Calories: 33kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

Forget about long cooking times and babysitting a skillet of caramelized onions; make them in the air fryer instead! This air fried onions recipe will teach you how to make crispy golden onions in just 20 minutes. They’re a perfect topping on burgers, pizza, salad, and more!

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Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

3 medium onions thinly sliced
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil

Instructions

Add the onion slices to a large bowl and toss with the oil.
Preheat the air fryer to 300 degrees.
Add the onions and cook for 20 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes or so.
Increase the temperature to 400 degrees and cook for 2-3 minutes longer, until golden and crispy.
Place the onions on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Enjoy.

Notes

How to Store

Store the air fryer onions in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They’ll lose their crispy crunch after chilling, but you can get this back by reheating them for a few minutes in the air fryer.

Tips

Try to slice the onions into thin, evenly-sized slices for even cooking.
Shaking the air fryer basket every 5 minutes will help the heat circulate evenly around each slice and prevent them from burning.
Air fryers function differently from brand to brand, which could mean your onions take less time or a little longer to cook. Regardless, watch them carefully as they cook to make sure they’re done to your liking!

Variations

Season the onions – Sprinkle Italian seasoning, taco seasoning, or Cajun seasoning after the onion slices are coated in oil to infuse more flavor. You can also keep it simple and use a mix of garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Use a variety of onions – This recipe works with all kinds of onions so feel free to mix it up and use a blend!

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