Frozen Onion Rings in Air Fryer
Want to know how to make frozen onion rings in the air fryer that come out perfectly crisp without any oil? Well, stay tuned because we’re sharing all our secrets to get the BEST results.
Grab your favorite brand of onion rings from the freezer and salt and let’s get cooking! It’s that simple and all you need to make this recipe.
Serve up these crispy air fryer onion rings with some meatball sliders or sloppy joes for a quick weeknight dinner! You can also add them on top of your favorite burger or on a crockpot pulled pork sandwich.
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Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings!
- Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Kid-friendly side dish!
- Great snack for game day or anytime really!
- Oil-free cooking makes onion rings a bit healthier.
Ingredients
- Frozen onion rings: We love Nathan’s brand of battered onion rings but you can use any brand!
- Salt: To add a bit of seasoning to the rings.
Kitchen Tools
First, you need an air fryer, I love this one because I can make all the onion rings at once. Also, you will need a large frying spoon for scooping the hot tater tots out of the air fryer. If you’re looking for a cute way to serve, try these fast-food fry baskets.
How To Cook Frozen Onion Rings in the Air Fryer
- Preheat. Your air fryer for 2-3 minutes before adding the battered onions.
- Add. The frozen o-rings to the air fryer basket and sprinkle with a dash of salt.
- Cook. At 400°F for 7 minutes.
⭐️ PRO TIP: For crispier onion rings extend the cooking time by 1-2 minutes.
Expert Tips
- Don’t overfill the basket. It’s ok if they are stacked a bit on top of each other but make sure to leave enough room so the air can circulate.
- Want crispier onion rings? Add a few minutes to the cooking time!
- Use tongs to remove the onion rings without burning yourself.
- Air fry in batches! Especially if you are using a smaller air fryer you may need to cook them in batches.
Frequently Asked Questions
We love Nathan’s thick-cut battered onion rings and found they worked best with this method. Similar products will also work but be careful if cooking thinner onion rings as they may require less time to cook.
No, it’s not necessary. Most frozen breaded or battered onion rings already have oil in them as part of the batter or breading so there’s no need to add more.
It’s easy! All you need to do is extend the cooking time up to two minutes. There’s no need to add any oil or anything else.
What To Serve With Onion Rings
- Dipping sauce. Try a simple spicy ketchup, this cheddar ranch dip, pickle dip, or some fry sauce!
- Side dish. Serve them up with your favorite comfort foods like Hawaiian roll sliders or homemade sloppy joes.
- Game day snack. They go great with other finger foods such as chicken wings, crockpot meatballs, and zucchini ranch fries.
Storing
- Store. Leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Do not refreeze after cooking.
- Reheat. Return them to the air fryer and heat for 3-5 minutes or until crispy and heated through.
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Frozen Onion Rings in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz bag of frozen onion rings
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the frozen onion rings to the air fryer basket. Sprinkle with a dash of salt.
- Cook at 400°F for 7 minutes. For crispier onion rings, add an additional 1-2 minutes.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the basket. It’s ok if they are stacked a bit on top of each other but make sure to leave enough room so the air can circulate.
- Want crispier onion rings? Add a few minutes to the cooking time!
- Use tongs to remove the onion rings without burning yourself.
- Air fry in batches! Especially if you are using a smaller air fryer you may need to cook them in batches.
- Store. Leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Do not refreeze after cooking.
- Reheat. Return them to the air fryer and heat for 3-5 minutes or until crispy and heated through.
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