If you’re tired of french fries on the side, reach for onion rings as an easy alternative! When I show you how to cook frozen onion rings in the air fryer, you’ll never want them any other way. It’s quick, easy, and delivers the crispy result you want from your fried foods.
If you prefer a much darker, crunchier exterior, then your frozen onion rings may be cooked at 400 degrees.
However, I find cooking at a higher temperature tends to make the outside close to burned before the inside is cooked through.
Should that be your preference, though, no judgment here!
How Long Do You Cook Frozen Onion Rings in an Air Fryer?
You should cook frozen onion rings for between 6 and 8 minutes in the air fryer.
If you want your onion rings more brown and crispy, you may want to cook up to 10 minutes total. Just make sure to use small time increments and check frequently for desired level of doneness.
Make sure not to overcrowd your basket so there’s ample air circulation. The onion rings don’t have to be perfectly in a single layer, but don’t overdo it.
Also note that the time to cook may vary based on temperature, size of onion rings, size of the air fryer, and brand of onion rings. However, this is a great starting point and you can adjust as you go.
How to Cook Frozen Onion Rings in the Air Fryer: Step By Step Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F
Place frozen onion rings in preheated air fryer basket, as close to a single layer as possible
Air fry for 6-8 minutes at 350 degrees, shaking the basket to flip halfway through cooking
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce
It’s so easy to cook frozen onion rings in the air fryer, and since it takes so little time it’s simple to get a side ready for your burgers in minutes.
If you have a dual basket fryer, you can even cook frozen chicken tenders in the air fryer on one side and the frozen onion rings on the other. That’s a kid-friendly quick dinner for sure!
What Brand of Frozen Onion Ring is Best for the Air Fryer?
Any brand of frozen onion ring works well in an air fryer. So, in terms of what is actually best, it’s all up to personal taste. Our two favorite brands to use in the air fryer are the battered Nathan’s frozen onion rings and the breaded Red Robin frozen onion rings.
Here are some popular frozen onion ring brands if you’d like to cook them all in your air fryer to compare and find a favorite:
Alexia crispy frozen onion rings with panko breading and sea salt
Ore Ida gourmet frozen onion rings
Nathan’s thick sliced battered onion rings
Great Value battered frozen onion rings
Red Robin crispy frozen onion rings
McCain craft beer battered frozen onion rings
Farm Rich battered frozen onion rings
Trader Joe’s frozen onion rings
Since they’re frozen, the battered version works equally as well as the breaded in your air fryer. This is unlike making homemade onion rings in the air fryer where you’re limited to breaded due to the mess.
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Now that you know how easy it is to make frozen onion rings in the air fryer, you’ll have a way to change up the old fries as a side anytime.
These rings go great alongside a burger, which incidentally may also be cooked in your air fryer. Learn how over in our best Chefman air fryer recipes!
Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
Crunch into golden brown and crispy air fryer frozen onion rings. Serve with your favorite dippers for an appetizer, side, or snack anytime!
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