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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer recipes

    Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

    Published: Jun 25, 2021 · Modified: Feb 14, 2022 by Adrianne

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    Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

    Air Fryer Frozen Onions Rings are seriously crispy and delicious! A healthier choice than a deep fried version that tastes exactly the same!

    Air Fried Frozen Onion Rings on a white plate with cilantro yogurt sauce
    Air Fried Onion Rings with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce

    Recipes like our Air Fryer Onions, Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms and Air Fryer Roasted Red Peppers are veggies that shine in the Air Fryer.

    Air Fryer Roast Chicken with Air Fryer Corn on the Cob or the Chips and Gravy makes Winner Winner Chicken Dinner night a breeze!

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    Recipe highlights

    This recipe takes us back to basics with how to cook frozen onion rings in the Air Fryer.

    Providing a healthy version of onion rings that don't need to be deep fried to be crispy and delicious, this recipe doesn't require a trip through the drive through!

    Grab your favorite store bought frozen onion rings and let's get our fry on them.

    For a perfect serving idea, pair them with the Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce, Lime Yogurt Sauce or on the Air Fryer Hamburger!

    Ingredients

    The ingredients needed for the recipe are easy - frozen onion rings and spray oil (optional), but recommended to ensure no rings stick to the basket and clean up is made fuss free!

    Ingredients for Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings with text labels
    Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings Ingredients

    As you can see, the recipe calls for:

    • frozen onion rings (your favorite brand)
    • spray oil (optional)

    Instructions

    Here are the step by step instructions to make the recipe

    We start by prepping our Air Fryer Basket (or tray).

    Cooking Frozen Onion Rings Method with text labels
    Step by step instructions for Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
    • Spray Air Fryer Basket with cooking oil (Photo 1)
    • Add frozen onion rings to basket (Photo 2)
    • Cook for 10 mins, then use tongs to stir (Photo 3)
    • Cook for a further 10 mins until onion rings are lightly browned and crispy (Photo 4)

    The onion rings smell amazing when they are cooking.

    You need to let them do their thing for a little bit, so we let them cook.

    Then simply stir and keep cooking!

    This recipe is one that needs the onion rings to be in a reasonably flat layer (ie not too heavily stacked). The rings can touch each other, but give them space.

    The goal is to get the onion rings to the same crispy (non greasy), crunchy, delicious point of their deep fried counterparts!

    Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings before and after cooking
    Before and after cooking Onion rings in the Air Fryer

    You guys know I love my before and after photos!

    The ones above are to show you the onion rings as they are from the packet (frozen and not thawed).

    The photo on the right shows you the onion rings after they are Air Fried...they will melt in your mouth!

    Frequently asked questions

    • This recipe uses store bought frozen onion rings
    • Spray the basket with a touch of oil to prevent sticking
    • Serve with your favorite sauce (ketchup, mustard, BBQ)
    • Or try the Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce (shown in the pics)

    How do you cook frozen onion rings?

    You can oven bake them, deep fry them or (more modern and healthier, but still crispy) Air Fry them!

    Cooking frozen onion rings in the Air Fryer is super quick and easy, plus they crisp up so well that you will never want to deep fry them again!

    Cooked Onion Rings in Air Fryer Basket
    Cooked Onion Rings in Air Fryer Basket

    You guys know how much I love my sauce recipes!

    Throughout the post you can see the Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce which is a delightful pairing!

    Another option that is just as delicious is my Herbed Yogurt Sauce.

    If quick and easy air fried food is your favorite to make, you might like to try Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Wings or Air Fryer Pita Chips which pair well with a homemade dip!

    Expert tips

    This is what I have learnt that will help you master the recipe from the 1st time and every following time:

    • Srpay the basket or line the tray so there is no sticking and less clean up for the recipe
    • You can pull the basket out by the handle to check the onion rings after about 5 mins cook time
    • There are so many sizes and types of Air Fryers that some will cook faster or slower depending on the model, the 1st time you make the recipe, check the onion rings along the way to see how they are cooking!
    Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings on a white plate with white sauce
    Onion Rings with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

    Related recipes

    If you love air fried food, then check out the following recipes for inspiration. Or find my Air Fryer recipes all in one spot!

    • Air Fryer Sausages (Beef, chicken or pork)
    • Easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
    • Air Fryer Onions
    • Quick Air Fryer Mini Hot Dogs
    • Air Fryer Stuffed Jalapenos
    • Air Fryer Mini Corn Dogs
    • Fun Air Fryer Sausage Rolls
    • Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
    • Easy Air Fryer Pita Chips
    • Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Wings
    • Simple Air Fryer Cheese on Toast (too easy!!)

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    Air Fried Onion Rings on white plate with yogurt sauce

    Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

    Air Fryer Frozen Onions Rings are seriously crispy and delicious! A healthier choice than a deep fried version that tastes exactly the same!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Australian, International
    Keyword: Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Cook Time: 19 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 100kcal
    Author: Adrianne
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 500 grams frozen onion rings

    Instructions

    • Turn Air Fryer on to 180 degrees, 350 Fahrenheit, gas mark 4
    • Lightly spray air fryer basket with olive oil
    • Add frozen rings and spread into a reasonably flat layer
    • Cook for 20 mins, stirring after the 1st 10 mins
    • Serve with your favorite sauce

    Notes

    • Note for nutritional info refer to the packet as a guide (as each brand will differ)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Monica says

      June 25, 2021 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      These look yummy! Thanks for sharing.

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      • Adrianne says

        June 25, 2021 at 5:56 pm

        Thanks Monica.

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