Crispy onion in air fryer

Ready in 15 minutes and perfect for sandwiches and hot dogs, crispy air fryer onion is truly irresistible as well as simple to prepare.

There is one ingredient that can make sandwiches and hot dogs truly delicious: onion . But not just any onion, even if the fresh one always has its purpose, we are talking about the crispy onion which, in this recipe, we will prepare with the air fryer.

In fact, onion flakes are usually fried and this makes them one of those not exactly healthy foods. Preparing crispy onion in the air fryer will allow you to keep the quantity of oil used under control without sacrificing taste and consistency . Let's see how to proceed in detail.

How to prepare the crispy onion recipe in the air fryer

1. First, peel the onion, removing the outermost layer which may be leathery.
2. Then cut it into small pieces , without chopping it excessively or it will create a mess that is difficult to manage.
3. Transfer it to a bowl and season it with corn starch, essential to make it crunchy, paprika (sweet or smoked to your liking), a pinch of salt and a couple of spoons of oil. Mix everything well and transfer to the air fryer basket.
4. Cook at 200°C for 10 minutes , shaking the basket from time to time and making sure that the onion does not burn (as you know, not all fryers are the same).
5. Once ready, transfer it to a plate to cool.

Air fryer fried onion is a great addition to your sandwich and burger recipes. Just like onion rings in the air fryer, it is perfect for lovers (and there are many) of this ingredient.

storage

The crispy onion in the air fryer will keep for about a week in an airtight jar.

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