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Air Fryer Crispy Onions

Air Fryer Crispy Onions: Your New Favorite Guilt-Free Topping

Delightfully crispy and flavorful, these air fryer crispy onions are the perfect guilt-free topping to enhance any dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Onions
  • 2 large Onions Red, white, yellow, or shallots depending on preference.
  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil or olive oil spray For achieving crispiness.
For Flavor Enhancements (Optional)
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Adds savory note.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Infuses smokiness and color.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Air Fryer Crispy Onions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 265°F (130°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. Slice your chosen onions in half, then thinly slice them into even strips.
  3. Lightly spray your air fryer basket with cooking oil.
  4. Add the sliced onions and toss them gently with cooking oil.
  5. Place the coated onion slices into the preheated air fryer basket and cook for 25-30 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes.
  6. Check for doneness after 25 minutes and continue cooking if needed.
  7. Carefully remove the onions and allow them to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure slices are even for consistent cooking. Store cooled onions in an airtight jar for longevity.

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