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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!
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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
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
- 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
Air fry onion rings at 390°F (200°C).
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.
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
More snackable air fryer recipes
Here are some of my favorite air fryer appetizers to serve together with onion rings:
- Garlic Bread
- Texas Toast
- Tortilla Chips
- Chili Cheese Nuggets
- Frozen French Fries
- Frozen Pizza
- Chicken Drumsticks
- Frozen Chicken Wings
Recipe
Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
Print RateInstructions
- Pour the oil over the onion rings and use your fingers to coat them.10 frozen onion rings, 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Place onion rings in air fryer basket and air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes, then turn them and air fry for 3 more minutes. If they are large, turn again and add 3 more minutes. Check if they are done (if not - add more time) then serve!
Equipment needed for this recipe
Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- 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
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
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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