Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
For the Onion Rings:
- 2 large sweet onions, cut into 1/2-inch rings
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Soak the Onions:
- Separate the onion rings and place them in a bowl. Pour buttermilk over the onions, ensuring they are well-coated. Let them soak for at least 10 minutes.
2. Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
3. Prepare the Coating:
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. Coat the Onion Rings:
- Remove each onion ring from the buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge the rings in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
5. Arrange in the Air Fryer Basket:
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the coated onion rings in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
6. Air Fry:
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping the onion rings halfway through, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
7. Prepare the Dipping Sauce:
- While the onion rings are cooking, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
8. Serve:
- Once the onion rings are done, transfer them to a plate and serve immediately with the prepared dipping sauce.
9. Enjoy:
- Enjoy the crispy goodness of air fryer onion rings as a delightful snack or a tasty side dish!
Note:
- Experiment with different seasonings in the flour mixture for added flavor.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your air fryer model and the thickness of the onion rings.
- Ensure the onion rings are coated evenly for a uniform crispiness.
Nutrition Information (per serving, without dipping sauce):
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fat: 4g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 10g
- Sodium: 380mg
Note: Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.