Air fryer onions

These air fryer onions use thinly sliced red onions tossed with a small amount of oil and salt, then cooked at 150°C (300°F) until softened and browned. Keeping the slices in a loose single layer helps them cook more evenly.

Air frying onions to get these crispy onions has been one of the best use of air fryer for me. Traditionally deep-fried onions take a lot of oil to cook, however with this air fry onions recipe ,it allows to cook these onions in less time with the hot air that blows through the air fryer.

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Air fryer onions - Video recipe

Ingredients:

To prepare these crispy air fryer onions, you'll need the following simple ingredients:

• Large onion(s) (yellow onions , red onions , white onions , or sweet onions ,you can use any kind of onions )
• Olive oil or avocado oil or cooking spray
• Salt  (to taste)

Refer to recipe card for full recipe .

Equipment 

• Air fryer

Instructions

• To begin with, the initial step in this recipe is to take the onions and slice them into thin slices or onion petals. A sharp knife will make this task easier and ensure uniform slices.

• In a large bowl, place the sliced onions and drizzle them with olive oil or avocado oil. Toss gently to coat all the slices evenly. Sprinkle salt over the onions. Adjust the seasonings according to your personal preference and desired flavor.

• Preheat your air fryer to 150C / 300F.
• Place the coated onion slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. For larger quantities, cook them in batches.

• Cook for 8-9 minutes, then lightly spray the onion slices with cooking oil or use a cooking oil spray.

• This will help them achieve a golden brown, crispy texture. shake the basket to ensure even browning.

• Continue to cook further for 7-8 minutes , total cook time of 16-17 minutes.

• Serve the air-fried onions as a delicious side dish or use them as a perfect topping for burgers, hot dogs or even as a garnish for French fries.
• Store any leftover onions in an airtight container. Reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes to restore their crispiness.

Variations and Substitutions:

• By experimenting with a variety of spices and seasonings, you can create a unique twist on this classic recipe that is all your own.
• In case onion rings are more to your liking, you can use the same method mentioned earlier by slicing the onions into rings instead of slices.
• You can also make sauteed onions by cooking for half of the time.i.e. for 7-8 minutes.

Storage

Store the onions in an air-tight container 

Serving suggestions and recipes

You can use these onions with

1. Salad - Add them to kale lentil salad
2. Burgers and sandwiches - add them to air fryer sandwich
3. Rice - You can make bhuga chawar
4. Curries - Use them for that extra flavor like in our tofu curry recipe
5. Biryani - Like our paneer biryani recipe

FAQ

Conclusion

The caramelized onions that we have here been a versatile ingredient that can be added to any meal to enhance its taste and flavor.

Use the cooked onions as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, rice bowls or curries, or serve them as a side.

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crispy goodness in every bite.