Onion Rings in an Air Fryer

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Peel the onion. Prepare three bowls. Grease the air fryer basket or rack with vegetable oil.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Cut the onion into rings 7–8 mm thick, separate them, and remove the inner membranes. Place the rings in a deep bowl. Cover with cold water and let sit for 5–10 minutes.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   In a separate bowl, combine the milk, flour, and 1 pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly with a whisk until you have a smooth mixture without lumps.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   In a clean bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, curry powder, paprika, and the remaining salt. Mix well.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Drain the water from the bowl with the onion rings, pat the pieces dry with paper towels. One by one, dip the pieces in the milk-flour batter and coat in the breadcrumb mixture with spices.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Arrange the coated rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the rack. Bake at 200 °C for about 10 minutes. Follow the appliance's technical specifications for baking.

   TipIf you don't have an air fryer, arrange the rings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven at 180 °C for 20–30 minutes.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Serve the onion rings with tomato sauce.