If you’re looking for the perfect side to spice up burger night, these incredible air fryer frozen onion rings are ideal. They’re the perfect combination of savory and sweet. But don’t have that greasy mouthfeel you get with traditional deep-fried versions. And that means you can have twice as many, right?

Cooking these bad boys in the air fryer gives them unbeatable crispiness and a golden-brown color. Plus, you can whip them up in under 10 minutes. So, they’re an ideal side dish for last-minute dinner parties!

I love serving these air fryer frozen onion rings as-is with a tri-tip sandwich or a glorious grilled flank steak. But they’re just as good flying solo with a dollop of ketchup or mayo if you’re on the hunt for reliable movie night snacks! Dip it in some of this insanely yummy Donkey Sauce, a creamy garlic aioli.

Next time you grab a bag of frozen onion rings, refer to this recipe for perfect, crispy results. Don’t forget to bookmark this page or pin it for later. Trust me – you won’t regret it!

💪 Why This Recipe Works

• It’s ready in minutes and requires no prep.
  
• It can be dipped in any delicious sauce for the perfect snack or side.
  
• You’ll get crispy and golden onion rings every time (without fail!).
  
• The air fryer keeps things at the ideal cooking temperature, which means you don’t need to deep fry anything for a crunchy result.
  
• There’s no hot and splattering oil to contend with!

🍽 Ingredients

• Frozen onion rings. Any brand of frozen onion rings should work. Just look carefully to see whether any oils or seasonings have already been added to your onion rings before cooking them. You can always add oil and seasoning to adjust the flavor!
  
• Spray oil. I like using avocado oil as it has a high smoke point and a neutral taste, but virtually any decent spray oil will work. Stay away from notorious sprays containing soy lecithin since this builds up over time and makes your air fryer sticky.

👨‍🍳 How To Make It

1. Load the air fryer with frozen onion rings.
   
2. Cook the onion rings and lightly shake the basket halfway through (or give them a flip!).
   
3. Remove the onion rings and serve with your favorite dipping sauce!

😉 Tips For Success

• Don’t stack your onion rings! The key to perfectly crispy onion rings in the air fryer is leaving enough space between each one. This lets them cook evenly and gives your onion rings a perfectly crispy and golden-brown exterior. If necessary, cook them in batches.
  
• Don’t be afraid of oil! The oil helps to get things crispy and gives you that golden brown exterior. Oil also helps bind any seasoning you add to the onion rings.
  
• Flip them halfway through. If you want perfect crisp results, it’s best to flip your onion rings. You can get away with giving them a shake if you have a basket air fryer. You can get away without flipping them, but they are much better if you toss them halfway through!
  
• Don’t forget to pre-heat your air fryer. As you’re cooking frozen onion rings, you want them to start crisping up as soon as you put them in the air fryer. Having the hot air circulating and ready to go is key.
  
• For extra crispiness, add a few minutes to the cooking time. Of course, you’ll need to keep a close eye on your rings to make sure they don’t burn. But an extra minute or two will give them tons of crunch.
  
• Check sizes carefully before cooking. No two onion rings are the same, but you should try and choose rings of similar sizes for an even cook.
  
• Season them slightly. If your rings aren’t pre-seasoned, sprinkle them with salt or get crazy and dust them with some delicious Cajun seasoning or barbecue rub to take things to the next level.
  
• Allow them to cool slightly before serving. Your air fryer frozen onion rings will be HOT when you take them out of the air fryer. So, leave them to cool for 1 or 2 minutes before digging in to avoid a burnt tongue!

❓ FAQ

🤔 Variations and Substitutions

Add some delicious seasonings to your onion rings. Use some spray oil to help the seasonings coat the onion rings for a delicious bite every time!

• This truffle parmesan seasoning will make your onion rings next level!
  
• Keep it simple yet delicious with this garlic-infused sweet and spicy fries seasoning.
  
• I am a sucker for blue cheese and this black and bleu rub is great on onion rings also!

 🛠 Tools and Equipment

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I am a fan of Ninja air fryers. This dual-basket Ninja air fryer is great for large families.

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🎁 Wrap Up

Whether you’re in the midst of a snack attack or need a tasty side for a weeknight dinner, these air fryer onion rings are a dream. So, hit the frozen aisle at the grocery store and stock up as you’ll be chowing down on these delicious treats for weeks to come!

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