Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

Name: Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 10 frozen onion rings; 2 tsp vegetable oil

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With minimal prep & less than 10 minutes of cooking you can make the best Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings. Perfectly crispy and golden, and all ready to serve with your favorite sauce!

onion rings on a plate with dipping sauces

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Why you will love this recipe
What you need to make them
How to make them
Tips & tricks
Recipe FAQ
Sauces to serve them with
More snackable air fryer recipes
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Onion rings are a must on any snack platter. Crispy, golden, with that nice onion bite - all you need is a good dipping sauce, and you've got yourself an appetizer.

The air fryer is how you make the best crispy, frozen onion rings. And they're not just the best - it's also so quick & easy to make them this way!

Why you will love this recipe

It's the best way to cook frozen onion rings
Quicker than when cooking them in the oven
Less greasy than deep frying them
Super easy and done in less than 10 minutes + 5 minutes of preheating

What you need to make them

ingredients needed to make air fryer frozen onion rings

Ingredient notes

Frozen onion rings - either store bought or homemade onion rings
Vegetable oil can be skipped, but helps give the onion rings that nice golden brown color

How to make them

collage showing how to make air fryer frozen onion rings

Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and pour the vegetable oil over the onion rings. Rub it around a bit so they get evenly coated.
Place the onion rings in the preheated basket, with as little overlap as possible
Air fry for 3 minutes at 390°F (200°C), then turn them and air fry for 3 more minutes. If they are large, turn them again, and give them 3 more minutes.

Tips & tricks

Preheat the air fryer for the very best results
Don't defrost the onion rings, cook them straight from frozen
Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - it's fine if the rings overlap slightly, but you shouldn't have multiple layers. If you're making a lot, cook them in batches.
Turn the onion rings halfway for an even cook
Adjust cook time depending on the size of the rings - this can vary a lot! I find 6 minutes is great for smaller rings, and larger ones need 9 minutes.
Cook time can vary with different air fryers
Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish

Recipe FAQ

At what temperature do you air fry onion rings?

Air fry onion rings at 390°F (200°C).

How do I get really crispy onion rings in the air fryer?

To get really crispy onion rings, you need high temperature (390°F (200°C)) and not too much oil. I still recommend using a little bit of oil, though, to give them a nice golden color.

How do I reheat onion rings in the air fryer?

While I recommend instead air frying just as many onion rings as you will finish, you can of course reheat them as well.

To do this, you want a bit lower temperature. First preheat your air fryer to 180°F (360°C). Then cook for 2 minutes, turning them halfway. Check if they are hot enough and if not, give them 1-2 minutes more.

Sauces to serve them with

Need a sauce (or two) for your onion rings? Try these!

Tyrosalata
Chipotle Ranch
2-minute Barbecue Sauce
5-minute Blue Cheese Sauce
Sour Cream Sauce with Avocado & Lime

onion rings on a plate with dipping sauces and other appetizers

More snackable air fryer recipes

Here are some of my favorite air fryer appetizers to serve together with onion rings:

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