I prefer onion rings to French fries any time I have the choice.

I love the crispy crust with the slightly sweet interior of the onion.

They are the perfect side dish to any burger.

Crispy, Homemade Air Fryer Onion Rings on a plate with sauce and an air fryer basket with more onion rings behind the plate.

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Why Make Onion Rings in the Air Fryer?

There are three great reasons for making these onion rings in the air fryer.

you could do this in a deep fryer or a deep pot; follow our recipe for deep-friedOnion Rings.

Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings stacked on a plate with a dipping sauce.

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Any way you make an onion ring is a good way to me!

What Onions Work Best for Onion Rings?

I prefer Vidalia or yellow onions when making onion rings.

Dipping the Best Air Fryer Onion Rings in a sauce.

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They have a naturally sweet flavor that everyone resonates with when biting into an onion ring.

These are a great game day snack or a side dish for any burger or wrap.

But, if you do have some leftovers, they keep fine in the fridge for a few days.

Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings stacked on a plate with a dipping sauce.

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New to Air Frying?

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Slice onions into 1/4-inch thick slices and separate each slice to make rings.

Onions sliced to make the Best Air Fryer Onion Rings.

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For thicker onion rings, you could cut them up to an 1/2-inch thick slices.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until smooth and cohesive.

Three bowls for the breading station to make the Best Air Fryer Onion Rings.

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Into a third medium-sized bowl add the panko.

Use your dry hand to pack on the panko so it sticks well.

Transfer breaded onion rings to a plate.

Onion rings in an air fryer.

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Spray the air fryer basket and the onion rings with non-stick cooking spray.

Place onion rings in a single layer in the basket.

Remove onion rings and repeat until the rings are all air fried.

Crispy onion rings cooked in an air fryer.

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In a small bowl combine the mayo and ketchup to make the fry sauce.

Garnish onion rings with parsley, if desired and serve while warm.

Serve onion rings with the fry sauce or your favorite ring dip.