1Cut a large sweet onion into 1/2-inch thick slices, remove the papery skin, and separate the layers into rings.
2Cut a large sweet onion into 1/2-inch thick slices, remove the papery skin, and separate the layers into rings.
3Cut a large sweet onion into 1/2-inch thick slices, remove the papery skin, and separate the layers into rings.
4In the first bowl, combine 1/2 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of salt, then mix.
5In the first bowl, combine 1/2 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of salt, then mix.
6In the first bowl, combine 1/2 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of salt, then mix.
7In the second bowl, whisk two large eggs and add 2/3 cup of buttermilk, mixing until combined.
8In the second bowl, whisk two large eggs and add 2/3 cup of buttermilk, mixing until combined.
9In the second bowl, whisk two large eggs and add 2/3 cup of buttermilk, mixing until combined.
10In the third bowl, add about two cups of Panko breadcrumbs and two tablespoons of olive oil, then mix with your hands until combined.
11In the third bowl, add about two cups of Panko breadcrumbs and two tablespoons of olive oil, then mix with your hands until combined.
12In the third bowl, add about two cups of Panko breadcrumbs and two tablespoons of olive oil, then mix with your hands until combined.
13Dredge each onion ring by first dipping it into the flour mixture, then the buttermilk mixture, then back into the flour mixture, shaking off excess each time.
14Dredge each onion ring by first dipping it into the flour mixture, then the buttermilk mixture, then back into the flour mixture, shaking off excess each time.
15Dredge each onion ring by first dipping it into the flour mixture, then the buttermilk mixture, then back into the flour mixture, shaking off excess each time.
16Dip the onion ring back into the buttermilk mixture, then into the Panko mixture, pressing it down to cover thoroughly.
17Dip the onion ring back into the buttermilk mixture, then into the Panko mixture, pressing it down to cover thoroughly.
18Dip the onion ring back into the buttermilk mixture, then into the Panko mixture, pressing it down to cover thoroughly.
19Place the breaded onion ring onto a baking sheet and repeat the dredging process for all desired rings.
20Place the breaded onion ring onto a baking sheet and repeat the dredging process for all desired rings.
21Place the breaded onion ring onto a baking sheet and repeat the dredging process for all desired rings.
22Set your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and 12 minutes.
23Set your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and 12 minutes.
24Set your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and 12 minutes.
25Spray the air fryer basket and carefully transfer the onion rings into it, doing an optional spritz on top for extra crunch.
26Spray the air fryer basket and carefully transfer the onion rings into it, doing an optional spritz on top for extra crunch.
27Spray the air fryer basket and carefully transfer the onion rings into it, doing an optional spritz on top for extra crunch.
28Air fry for 12 minutes, flipping the onion rings over at the six-minute mark and optionally spraying with more oil for extra golden results.
29Air fry for 12 minutes, flipping the onion rings over at the six-minute mark and optionally spraying with more oil for extra golden results.
30Air fry for 12 minutes, flipping the onion rings over at the six-minute mark and optionally spraying with more oil for extra golden results.
31Once done, serve immediately and enjoy with a dip if desired.
32Once done, serve immediately and enjoy with a dip if desired.
33Once done, serve immediately and enjoy with a dip if desired.
Ingredients
1 large sweet onion
1 large sweet onion
1 large sweet onion
0.5 cup flour
0.5 cup flour
0.5 cup flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
2 large eggs
2 large eggs
0.66 cup buttermilk
0.66 cup buttermilk
0.66 cup buttermilk
2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Equipment
air fryerbaking sheetbowlswhisk
Tips
Use any spices you enjoy in the flour mixture, such as onion powder, garlic powder, or chili powder.
Drizzle olive oil into the Panko breadcrumbs and mix with hands to help them become golden and delicious.
When dredging, expect your hands to get battered; it's worth it.
For extra crunchy and golden onion rings, spritz with oil before air frying and when flipping.
If you air fry frequently, consider having two air fryers for quicker cooking.