Onions In Air Fryer
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 49kcal
Equipment
- An air fryer
- Parchment paper or air fryer basket liner.
- Silicone-tipped tongs
Ingredients
- 2 Big onions You can use any variety
- Seasoning of your choice
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil You can use olive oil or any other neutral oil
- ¼ cups of water or broth
Instructions
- Start the recipe by preheating the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit or 3 to 5 minutes.
- Cut the top of the onion and peel the outer skin and layer. Slice the onions into wedges (between ½ and ¼ inches thick).
- Once they are cut, toss them in a mixing bowl and spray some oil on them.
- In the meantime, blend the seasoning ingredients (salt, ground black pepper, and kosher salt) in a food blender to make a fine powder. Next, transfer the oiled onions to a bowl with the prepared mixture. Toss everything together to make sure all the onions are coated with the seasoning.
- Transfer the onions to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Pour the water or broth on the onions.
- Cook the mixture in the air fryer for about 15 to 20 minutes at 370 degrees Fahrenheit. Stir the onions with a silicone spatula or tongs halfway through the cooking time (7 to 10 minutes).
- First, cook them for 15 minutes and see whether they are to your desired taste and caramelization. If not, cook for another 5 minutes for the right degree of crispiness.
- Once the time is over, remove them from the air fryer basket and enjoy.
Notes
- Always cook in batches and do not overcrowd the air fryer, especially if you have a smaller one. This is because too much content in the air fryer basket can make the cooking slow and uneven.
- Adjust the time down for the second batch, as the air fryer is already too hot. You do not need 10 minutes for the second or third batch.
- Though some air fryer models do not recommend preheating, I always preheat the appliance for 2 to 3 minutes. It helps you with a crispy exterior.
- To get crispy onions from the air fryer, it is always better to spray the onions with olive oil, avocado oil, or any neutral oil. It not only adds a brown color to the onion but also prevents the non-stick surface of your air fryer basket from getting damaged.
- For extra crispiness, you can cook the onions a few minutes longer. But be careful not to burn them. You also need to consider the efficiency of your specific air fryer model; mine just do this in the additional 5 minutes.
