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Crispy Air Fryer Onions

Enjoy these delicious crispy air fryer onions, perfect for elevating your late-night snacks or adding a crunch to your meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Onion Preparation
  • 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced Vidalia onions are recommended for their sweetness.
  • 1 cup buttermilk Key for crispy goodness and tenderness.
Dry Coating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Any basic flour will work; avoid fancy varieties.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Do not skimp on this for flavor.
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika Adjust according to your preference.
  • Salt and black pepper To taste.
  • 2 tbsp oil spray Avocado oil spray is recommended.

Method
 

Soak the Onions
  1. In a bowl, combine your sliced onions with the buttermilk and let them soak for about 30 minutes.
The Dry Coating
  1. In another bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Coat the Onions
  1. Drain the buttermilk from the onions, toss them in the flour mixture, and shake off the excess flour.
Air Fry Time
  1. Arrange the coated onions in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray the tops with oil.
Fry Away!
  1. Set the air fryer for about 10 minutes, shaking halfway through. Check for doneness to avoid burnt bits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

These crispy onions can be served as a side dish or appetizer with a dipping sauce. Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer for added crunch.
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