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These Frozen Onion Rings in the Air Fryer are so deliciously crispy. Baked, not fried, this easy air fryer appetizer is simple to make and cooks in only 11 minutes.
Frozen onion rings were made for snacking and dipping. And thanks to the air fryer, these onion rings come out absolutely perfect every time.
And the best part is you don’t even have to preheat your oven, which means no overly hot kitchen.
Looking for more frozen products to make in the air fryer? Check out our air fryer frozen waffle fries, air fryer frozen curly fries, air fryer frozen sweet potato fries, and frozen egg rolls in the air fryer.
How to Make Air Fryer Onion Rings
*I’ll walk you through it here with some photos and tips, and you’ll also find a printable recipe card at the bottom of the post with exact measurements, etc. You can also click “jump to recipe” to skip down.
Add the onion rings to the air fryer basket. Some overlap is okay, but don’t crowd the basket. For oven-style air fryers, place them on the trays. You do not need to preheat the air fryer.
Follow cooking times/temps depending on how crispy you prefer your onion rings:
- CRISPY: 390˚F/200˚c for 9 minutes, and shake the basket. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- MEDIUM CRISPY: 380˚F for 8 minutes, and shake the basket. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. At 200˚c, cook for 7 minutes, shake, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- LIGHTLY CRISPY: 370˚F for 10 minutes, and shake the basket. Cook for an additional 1-3 minutes. At 200˚c, cook for 6 minutes, shake, and cook for an additional 1-3 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Make a plate of these onion rings and some Air Fryer Chicken Tenders With No Breading or Air Fryer Turkey Burgers and a salad and you’ll have the best speedy dinner.
Looking for a good sauce? Try Homemade Tartar Sauce, Chipotle Sauce, Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce, Yogurt Ranch Dressing, or Sweet Potato Fries Dipping Sauce for a zesty kick.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- There is no need to preheat the air fryer.
- If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to cook your onion rings in batches.
- Cook from frozen – do not thaw the onion rings before baking.
- You do not need to spray any oil on the onion rings; they will cook perfectly without it.
- Most frozen onion rings come pre-seasoned. Check the details on the package before adding any additional seasoning.
Frozen Onion Rings in the Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 14-20 oz frozen onion rings
Instructions
- Add onion rings to the air fryer in a single layer. Some overlap is ok.
- Follow cooking times/temps depending on how crispy you prefer your onion rings:*CRISPY: 390˚F/200˚C for 9 minutes, and shake the basket. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.*MEDIUM CRISPY: 380˚F for 8 minutes, and shake the basket. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. At 200˚c, cook for 7 minutes, shake, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.*LIGHTLY CRISPY: 370˚F/188˚C for 10 minutes, and shake the basket. Cook for an additional 1-3 minutes. At 200˚c, cook for 6 minutes, shake, and cook for an additional 1-3 minutes.
Notes
- If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to cook your onion rings in batches.
- Nutrition and serving size are based on Alexia’s published information. Never in the history of the world has anyone only ever eaten five onion rings.
Preheat oven to 400˚F. Spread frozen onion rings on a baking sheet. Bake at 400˚F for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
