Name: Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 11 min
Ingredients: 13-16 oz Bag or Box of Frozen Onion Rings; Non-Stick Cooking Spray

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Air fryer frozen onion rings are perfectly crispy, less greasy, and have a faster clean-up than deep frying. Any frozen brand works!

Onion rings on a wood cutting board and a white cup with orange sauce

Onion rings are so simple but so delicious. Whoever came up with the idea first is a genius, and I'm sure we are all very grateful.

Crispy onion rings are a fantastic game-day snack and vegetarian starter. They are delicious on their own with an onion ring dipping sauce like Outback’s Blooming Onion sauce or as the star addition to burgers and other classic American dishes.

I used to always cook onion rings in my oven or deep fryer, but feel the oven takes too long to get crispy, and I’d have to broil them at the end. Whereas the deep fryer gets them too greasy.

That’s when I decided to try out frozen onion rings in an air fryer to see if they’re any better. Not only did it take less time than the oven, but they turned out just as crispy as the deep fryer!

How to Cook Air Fryer Onion Rings

Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray or oil. Cooking in batches, place a single layer of frozen onion rings in the air fryer basket.
Set the temperature to 400℉ and cook for 5 minutes, shake the basket to prevent sticking, then cook an additional 4-5 minutes until they are crispy.

Air fryer basket with single layer of frozen onion rings

Air fryer basket with single layer of cooked onion rings

Reheating Onion Rings in an Air Fryer

Have your onion rings been out on the plate for too long? Whenever I am reheating onion rings (not frozen), I set the air fryer to the same temperature but cook them for a shorter time.

From frozen, onion rings will need about 8-10 minutes, but when you are just warming them up again, around 3-4 minutes is already enough.

A hand dipping onion ring in orange sauce in a white cup

Onion Ring Recipes

Normally, I make a list of recommendations for what to serve with the recipe. But in this case, I feel like onion rings really don't need much more to be enjoyed. Trust me, the plate will be cleared in no time.

Don't want to serve frozen onion rings? Then try this homemade air fryer onion rings recipe from scratch. And for those on a keto diet, I recommend this keto onion rings recipe that uses almond flour.

When I want to make something special for a party, these bacon onion rings with bacon ranch dressing truly kill. They are absolutely worth the cheat day.

Another recipe that is truly indulgent but vegetarian-friendly is this mozzarella onion rings version. They are also a very good choice when you need a snack for a kids’ party.

Finally, I cannot leave you without this Guinness burger with onion rings recipe. It is too good not to share and makes for a mouthwatering lunch.

You don't have to go to a restaurant to enjoy good onion rings. You can easily make them from frozen, and all you need is a reliable air fryer.

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