Crispy Fried Onion Recipe for Air Fryer

Try these really simple air fryer crispy onion recipes at home. To achieve the crispy caramelized taste and texture of onions, deep-frying them in copious amounts of oil is not necessary. A nutritious substitute for deep-fried onions that may be used in soups, salads, curries, and Indian biryanis

I adore adding fried onions to many recipes because of their flavor and texture. Caramelized onions are a necessary component, particularly in Indian cuisines like chicken or vegetable biryani, to achieve the traditional flavor of the rice dish. Without it, dishes like lamb korma curry (mutton korma) and biryanis would not be complete.

Ingredients for Crispy Fried Onion Recipe with Air Fryer 

1. Two medium-sized to big yellow onions, or about one pound
2. LOne tablespoon olive oil

Directions for Air-Fryer Crispy Fried Onion Recipe:

• Slice the onion thinly round after peeling.

• After drizzling the slices with oil, carefully separate the rings.

• Put the onion rings inside the basket of the air fryer. Initially, fry them for 10 minutes at 300°F. Mix the rings gently every five minutes.

• Now reduce the heat to 240 degrees Fahrenheit and keep the rings heated. Gently stir the rings every five minutes. To achieve the correct color and texture, it will take 15–18 minutes at 240°F.

NOTES:

• You can use a yellow or red onion. But take note that the red onion will make the fried onion deeper in color.

• The number of onions in the air fryer can affect cooking times. This time is for about one pound of onions. Should your batch be a little bigger, just continue to fry, inspecting after every five minutes at 240 degrees Fahrenheit, until the color and texture are to your liking.

Help full tips:

• If you use a red onion, the finished product may be fried onions that are dark brown. When fried, yellow onions take on a golden brown hue.
• Slice onions as evenly as you can. Otherwise, when you cook them, you can get uneven color and texture. An ideal instrument for achieving uniform slices is a mandolin slicer. Additionally, this will expedite the cutting process.
• Before removing the onion rings from the slices, drizzle some oil over them.
• It will aid in the oil’s equal distribution.

How Should Crispy Fried Onions Be Stored? Before storing, let the onion strings to cool fully. After that, put them in a refrigerator-safe container that is airtight.

For What Length of Time Should I Store?

These fried onions can be successfully kept in the refrigerator for up to a week if they are kept in an airtight container.