Description
Transform ordinary onions into an irresistibly crunchy topping using an air fryer, perfect for salads, burgers, and casseroles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Peel and slice onions into thin rings (1/8-inch thick).
- Soak sliced onions in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove onions from buttermilk, shake off excess, and toss in flour mixture to coat.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and place coated onions in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from air fryer and cool slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the flour mixture. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg