Effortless Air Fryer Onion Rings (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 yellow sweet onions, medium size.
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1 teaspoon of fine salt.
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A teaspoon of black pepper.
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2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
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1 cup of standard flour.
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4 cups of crispy panko crumbs.
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Spray for cooking.
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3 big eggs.
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Milk, 3/4 of a cup.
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1/3 cup of mayo.
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2 tbsp of ketchup.
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Optional: chopped fresh parsley for topping.
# Instructions:
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Chop off the onion tops and bottoms, peel them, and slice into 1/4-inch thick rings. Pull the rings apart individually.
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In one bowl, stir together the cornstarch, salt, flour, and pepper. Beat the milk and eggs in another bowl. Fill the final bowl with panko crumbs.
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Dip each ring into the flour mixture, then coat it with the egg mixture, and finally press it into the panko crumbs.
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Spray nonstick spray on the rings and the fryer basket. Air fry them at 350°F, let them cook for 5 minutes. Flip them over and fry 5 minutes more.
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Combine the ketchup and mayo in a small dish until smooth.
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Add optional parsley for a pop of color. Enjoy warm onion rings with the sauce.
# Notes:
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If you’re making lots of them, keep finished rings warm in a 200°F oven.
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Prefer bigger rings? Slice the onions closer to 1/2 inch thick.