Looking for any delicious and easy appetizers? Here is a quick appetizer and finger food - air fryer frozen onion rings. These onion rings are so simple to make in the air fryer and the results are amazing.
I bet everyone will love these crispy onion rings. They are perfect for a quick snack or even as a side dish with your shrimp tacos or chicken thighs. And they are the healthier alternative to deep-fried onion rings.
Why do I love these air fryer frozen onion rings?
I am an air fryer addict now for some obvious good reasons. Few reasons I love these frozen onion rings and love to make them only in the air fryer. I'm sure once you try them you are gonna love them too. Few of the reasons are -
- healthier than deep-fried
- no need to do any preparation - easy to make
- as quick as less than 15 minutes - quick snack
- same crispy as deep fried
- great party appetizer for the crowd
- easy finger food for kids
Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
Air fryers are an incredibly versatile appliance that can be used to cook everything from meats and seafood to vegetables and even desserts.
One of the most popular uses for air fryers is to make crispy, crunchy onion rings in just a few minutes.
Air frying is a great way to prepare frozen onion rings because it requires little to no oil but still produces perfectly browned and irresistibly crispy fried onions every time. I bet, once you make the onion rings (both frozen and fresh homemade), you will make with air fryer only.
How to make frozen onion rings?
Frozen foods are so much easier to make in the air fryer. Even for these crispy onion rings, you don't need to do anything other than putting them in the basket and setting the temperature and time for the air fryer.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, add a single layer of frozen rings to the basket or tray of the air fryer. Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer, or else your onion rings will not cook evenly. Cook for about 8 - 10 minutes, flipping once halfway at 5 minutes. Decide your timing depending on your air fryer . And also brand of the frozen onion rings.
Once the onion rings are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and enjoy them hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Extra Tips
- Don't overcrowd the basket or tray.
- Arrange the onion rings in a single layer.
- No need to thaw the rings before cooking.
- No need for oil spray in the basket or the rings.
- Timing may vary by 2 minutes depending on other factors, like the type of air fryer, size of air fryer, and brand of frozen rings.
F A Qs
It takes approximately 8 - 10 minutes at 400 F (200 C) for the frozen onion rings to cook in the air fryer. Make sure you don't over crowd the basket and leave space between them for the hot air to pass through. However, the timing may vary by 1 - 2 minutes
Frozen foods cook up at a high temperature. To make crispy rings from the frozen pack, air fry each batch at 400 F for said timing.
There are several brands of onion rings available, like Red Robin's, Nathan's, Alexia, Trader Joe's Beer Battered, Ore Ida's etc. Different countries may have some different frozen Onion Ring brands as well. However, there might be a difference in temperature by 1 - 2 minutes with different brands. Thickly breaded are going to take a little longer than the thin battered ones.
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Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb frozen onion rings
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 400 f (200 C) for 3 minutes.
- Transfer the onion rings to the air fryer basket and arrange in a single layer for even cooking.
- Cook them at 400 F for 8 - 10 minutes depending on the doneness you need in the onion rings.
- Make sure to flip the rings with help of a long handle tong (for safety) halfway through cooking.
- Once cooked perfectly, remove them carefully to a clean plate.
- Serve hot with any dips of choice.
Notes
- Timing may vary by 2 minutes depending on other factors, like the type of air fryer, size of air fryer, and brand of frozen rings.
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