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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.

A white bowl stacked with air fryer onion rings.

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 long do you cook frozen onion rings in the air fryer?

Each air fryer will be slightly different, but on average it takes:

11 minutes for super crispy onion rings
10 minutes for medium crispy onion rings
11-13 minutes for lightly crispy onion rings (this uses a lower cooking temp)

The cooking temperature varies depending on how crispy you prefer your onion rings. See the printable recipe card for further details.

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.

two photos showing the cooking process of making onion rings in an air fryer.

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.

HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT

Apparently, there are some people who don’t eat all their onion rings in one sitting. I’m not one of those people. 🙂

Storing Leftovers: Allow the onion rings to fully cool before storing them in an air-tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Reheating Leftovers: I much prefer to reheat onion rings using the air fryer. Cook at 330˚F for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

You can also reheat the onion rings in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds, shake, and then add an additional 30 seconds until it is heated to your liking.

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.

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