The BEST Air Fryer Onion Rings 

I'm 81 years old and I learned a long time ago that "A day without learning is like a day without sunshine, dull and dreary" ... retired from 40 years in the restaurant business and still love learning new things like using an air fryer for frying onion rings.. (as well as lots of other things) excellent video ... I'm now a subscriber, so keep-em coming 🤓

I have seen so many different onion ring recipes and no one ever said to remove the membrane. This was worth the watch!

You are such a pretty lady and not overly bubbly and talkative. My gripe with Onion Rings is that the onion always comes out of the breading when bitten. Glad to know it can be cooked properly so that the onion comes out one bite at a time. Awesome.

Casually, I learned a lot of unexpected things (e.g. refrigerating, removing the membrane + some more details) from this post. Very informative. Thank you.

This is the longest video for making onion rings vs. eating onion rings 😉 Thank you for sharing.

I am not impressed by most of homemade cooking shows, but your channel is a creme de la creme of RU-vid cooking channels. Your show is good enough to be shown on PBS channel and they should be. Do you or your husband have any TV production background? Keep up the great work.

Your tips are awesome! My favourites were: 1. Cut a small slice off of one side of the onion 🧅 so it is more stable to cut. 2. Remove the membrane. This would be great for any recipe where onions are the star ⭐️. 3. Leave the peel on when slicing. The knife doesn’t slide around! 4. Put a fork into the onion 🧅 when you slice it. It reminded me that I have a “Slice Precise” tool you stick into the onion for slicing. I don’t know the brand. I’m disabled, so I really found your tips helped because I’m having difficulties with any sort of cooking task. I cannot cook an entire meal by myself, but these tips help with my independence with this task. I have the Mix n Chop-it is fantastic! My husband loves it. Thank you for your helpful video!! You need a TV show!! You’re amazing! Sincerely and ❤️ from Canada 🇨🇦, Pam

finally someone that knows what they're doing and tells you why. Keep rockin it lady!

You are the only person I've ever seen talk about removing the membrane - it makes such a HUGE difference! Thank you so much for that tip alone! ❤

I'm adding a "Sub" just because of this video! First time I found you and you have a natural, down-to-Earth way of speaking to us that I felt I was in your kitchen with you! No stuttering, no constantly saying "ummm" as you know what the heck you are talking about. This recipe looks phenomenal. I'll be testing it out myself in the near future. *Much appreciated!*

Well I just finished making these onion rings. As I was making them my first thoughts were… time consuming! I bought a large onion looked good, wasn’t old, probably wasn’t overly fresh but removing the membrane at first was easy but the more into the onion it was harder to find much less see to remove. The tip in slicing a small piece off to steady the onion and using the fork was helpful. My air fryer is a Cosori, which already has a pre heat setting at 400 for 5 but I did it twice just to make sure it was hot. I measured 95g of flour and about the same for the bread crumbs. Followed your directions with sifting and took a little time but the batter was beautiful, no lumps and consistency was good. I didn’t have any issues with dipping in the batter and then in the bread crumbs ( i made a mess) however by the time I was close to finishing with the onions I had to add more bread crumbs I didn’t have enough. This was not an issue at all. I kept thinking this is a lot of work for these onion rings but reminded myself, this was my first attempt as I have never made homemade onion rings before but your video was encouraging and made it look fairly easy. I used the same temp as you suggested at 360 for 7 minutes. My honest opinion on these onion rings and your recipe is by far the best onion rings I have had. These are restaurant quality in fact better. You were spot on with all of your instructions. The onion rings were light, the breading was tasty and I most definitely will make these again. Im sure with practice it will become as easy as you made it look. Thank you for taking the time to figure this recipe out. It is a keeper. So looking forward to other The Salted Pepper recipes.

I’ve had my air fryer for 6 months. Been doing different foods, often MRE type with instruction. I absolutely love onion rings. Your step by step prep is amazing. As a trained cook, I see your technique as spot on. I always want to cook food fresh and in the day. You inspire with this video. Thanks, I’ll be eating onion rings very soon.

I never usually comment, however, I made these onion rings just the way she said and they are AMAZING! No lie!

I knew about onion membranes but never thought about peeling them off. What a great recipe!

I really appreciate that you mentioned saving the end pieces for broth. I save all my onion ends, also celery, carrots, chicken bones, etc, in a big bag in the freezer for broth. It's the best!

Just tried this recipe....and it was FANTASTIC. Thanks for putting in all the work, you will be hard-pressed to find a better recipe for an air fryer onion ring. A couple of notes from my experience: - I used a large onion, and I had to double the amounts for the wet and dry coatings (and I double-dipped, see below) - Peeling the membrane off of each onion ring is tedious and a PITA, but it is so SO WORTH IT-breading really stuck well to the rings, even when eating, and the onions did not pull out of the breading, BRAVO for this great tip - I ended up double-dipping most of the onion rings (wet-dry, then repeat wet-dry) - I prefer a thicker coating, and this did the trick (the single-dipped were great, this is just personal preference) This will be my go-to onion ring recipe, and I will be recommending to friends. Try it and you won't be disappointed. It takes time but it's worth it for the treat!

Right as you took a bite of the first onion ring and heard that "crunch" sound, my mouth watered. I'm about to do a grocery run and picking up an onion or 2 and try this. Thanks for the great video you make it so easy to make.

I really love your presentation. You come across as truly humble and I learned something totally new about the membrane. Did not know that. thank you

I am like a child saying repeatedly "I want some!" Really do appreciate your tips and tricks 😉 thank you for your two-years of trial-Foodie crunchy onion rings , they look super delicious 😋 😍

Hello folks , this is a labour of love and thanks for spending all this time on perfecting the ONION RINGS. Bless

Same as Karen, I never knew about removing the membrane-it made all the difference. My air fryer has trays; more like a small oven, so I was able to do the whole large oven at once. I had to fry them longer than 7 minutes, but we like onion rings well done. Anyway, they were a huge hit with George!! He must have eaten 10, and he just kept nodding approval-a high complement from him. Thanks so much.

The fork and the membrane tip was awesome. This video should have more likes!

I’m not a cook at all, just looking for stuff I want my wife to make! (I do some prep work when she wants me to) I watched this whole thing fascinated. Very well done and I thought it was from television show until I read the comments.

I got a Ninja for Christmas and wasn't getting much attention so decided to try more recipes for onion rings. OMG!!, so delicious and crunchy. My husband is in heaven as that's his fav appetizer when we go out for burgers. Following you was so very simple and I plan look at all your recipes (you're much better than some I watched). Thank you, thank you!

Wow, no wonder it took 2 years to perfect those! you got it down to a science! and yes, I've had the ring pull out and burn my chin!! Thank you!

I don't think I ever seen someone cooking "simple recipe" with so much excitement and devotion. Must try :)

Color me subscribed! 😂 You had me at your onion cutting tips! Loved how you explain to look for the right consistency of the batter, not just by measuring & dumping! Thank you for the folding technique after you sift the flour! Makes all the difference… can’t wait to try this at home! Especially enjoyed the comparison between air fryer and oven. Can’t wait to taste the crunch! Been looking for a good air fry onion ring recipe and found a cooking master class!

I like how real you are, rolling with the imperfections and not doing retakes, because lets face it, no one is Martha Stewart nor perfect. Saving scraps tip earned a thumbs up from me, I'm all about sustainable / sensible cooking.

didn't think there was much more I could learn but the membrane on the onion was a eye opener thank you

Elinor T l like the way you tell what all of the appliances the recipes work in and the adjustments for different appliances. Thanks so much.

I can't begin to THANK YOU enough. I have been struggling to get my onion rings made in my air fryer, I am going to use your fantastic techniques and try to make them right now. You are one fabulous cook and a great teacher as well!!! Major gratitude!!

This is a great video! You connect with the food. I especially like how you talk about the need to measure but it's not everything. I make pasta dough from scratch all the time and have to take relative humidity, etc, into consideration. "Connecting" with the ingredients is so essential because you get to the spot where your cooking intuition has to kick in, e.g., adding just a teaspoon of water to thin the batter and, as you say, avoiding chasing the right consistency by adding too much water and then too much flour - creating an endless back and forth, which is very dispiriting. Finally, the "membrane" tip looks small but makes all the difference. Would have never thought of it. Thank you!

Suggestion: After the first couple of cuts on the one end, turn the onion and cut the other end. WHY? It aids the stability of holding the onion, maintaining that little flat spot to the last cut so the last cut doesn't add blood to the onion. 😎

I don’t even have an air fryer, but this makes me want to go get one.

I loved your fabulous onion ring recipe... And not to be different on the method (air fryer)...But, requesting your opinion and expertise. How would you do the same recipe prep, but using a convection oven for "air frying"? Are they similar regarding heating process !?!?? Thank you for your wonderful recipes and technical teaching approach!! You are AMAZING!!!

I’m still finding recipes that I haven’t watched, you make my mouth water every time!!

This is a great instructional video! I attempted these twice and both times I was unsatisfied. I am for sure using these tips! Your voice is so calm and inviting, great video!

You are an absolute treat to watch as you describe your techniques for this recipe! I have not used my new air fryer yet, and this is the recipe I will try first; I expect to have a great result because of your recipe and techniques. Thank you so much, Louise! You are one great teacher.

So many practical tips and tricks you're bound to see one you have not seen before.

I tried your air fryer onion rings. Like you I was having trouble getting them right and I am a professional chef. Your recipe was excellent. Thank you!!!

I listened to you for the first time with this recipe and I find it a delight to follow you with more recipes. You do it very well, congratulations!!!!

Gotta love your dedication to find the secret for making the best air fryer onion rings :)

I was so happy to find this, I went to the store tonight and bought two huge Vidalia onions...can't wait to make these tomorrow. Thanks I can't seem to find your first name...So Thanks SP

I love all the tips and explanations for why that you give! I have hesitated buying an air fryer b/c I just didn't know which to purchase. Seeing your video helps me decide.

These turned out amazing! Now my grandsons want me over to make them ALL THE TIME! Thank you!

Bravo!! I'm made such a mess trying to air fry onion rings, I gave up! Thank you for showing me your 2 years of tricks. So happy to find you. You are terrific! Can't wait to try this.

Thank you for working so hard to perfect this recipe! I ❤️ onion rings!

I truely love your personality. You are really a great person to be doing a RU-vid video. You also make me want to watch more of your shows because of your cheerful personality. May you be truely blessed in doing these shows.😀🙂🥰😍❤

I’m no critic, but quarantining with tinnitus all this time, made me an impatient person. You are by far the most thorough, pleasant & easy to listen to instructor for flavorful crunchy onion rings on the planet. (I’ve cut off hundreds of vids at 10 seconds in) I salute you😘

I can’t emphasize enough how I appreciate your determination when developing your recipes. By you doing so I have learned I can depend on time saving tips and superb results! Thank you for another recipe for my arsenal of sure to please family favorites. You continue to amaze me. A true fan in VA ♥️

This is my first time seeing you! Wow! You are a great teacher!!! I read a comment where someone said you should be on PBS... No... The time you take, your explanations, are too long for a quick PBS show. I love YOUR style!!! I feel like I can make these!! Thank you!!! I subscribed 1/2 way through this video... ❤️

Awesome tips!! I have one: put root end in dirt and it will grow more onions.

Using the fork to hold the onion root to slice close to the root is clever. I lost track of the number of times I have almost had a knife accident when trying to cut close to the onion root. I will add this method to my onion slicing repertoire.

If you add egg to the flour in increments and mix until it is incorporated,the flour shouldn’t clump. However you can always pass it (through a sieve. All the best Chef Rab. I have watched a few oof your videos. I enjoy them thank you.

Thank you for teaching safe methods of cutting!

I would have never known about the membrane... Thank you

My Air Fryer is my best friend.. I use it all the time! Thanks for the great recipe !! PS - Freezing Scraps is just what I do. When I bone out my chicken leg quarters. I always freeze the bones for Stock. Onion ends too!

I'll use my meat slicer to cut those rings to uniform thickness. I use it to slice my homemade bread loaves, eggplant etc. It's one of those kitchen gadgets I can't do without now.

Amazon sells an "onion holder" used for holding onion while cutting it and finger free from being cut! Under a dollar and worth it.

My Mom used to use a brown paper bag filled with flour and crumbs and throw the rings in and shake it up!!🤗 Back then they were fried in oil! Yummy!!

Make these today. You are right by saying the BEST onion rings. They were delicious and cant wait to make them for my friends. Thank you!!!

I love this video. From saving teh pieces of the onion for broth, later on (why did I never think of that?!?!?!), to the membrane causing that onion pullout thing, to sifting vs dropping in and more! You covered all the nuances. Wonderful video!

New subscriber here. I love the way you explain things. So easy to follow.

Louise, your delivery is great and the pace of your speech is spot on. Thank you.

I don't know what's better the recipes or the tips, but the membrane removal tip is game changing! Many thanks! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You are very thorough in your instructions. I really appreciate that. It's what I strive for on my cooking channel too. Thanks!

Just found your channel and the first thing I noticed that you don't wear jewelry (rings or bracelets) as you cook and handle food. Thank you for practicing safe food handling techniques. Nothing makes me go ick to see people wearing jewelry as they cook.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Quite likely the best thing to ever come out of my air fryer. Your detailed tips are much appreciated. My wife and I love onion rings and these are hands down the best we've ever had.

You are better to watch than therapy. Can feel the joy of cooking!

Thank You ! Thank You for Sharing! Like your husband, I have been craving for fried onion rings for 2 weeks...... Will give it a try now!

makes me happy to know it works. I love onion rings. Will make soon as my onions come from Georgia Thanks.

P.S. The onion rings came out INCREDIBLE thanks to you!!! You are one amazing chef

I love this recipe. And the 2 forks for the breading process is brilliant! I don’t like my hands all goopy either! Thanks.

Canadian girl here...my parents went to Yuma AZ for 15 years. Friends always asked mom to bring Canadian flour for them. They loved it!!

What I like about your videos is you take your time explaining how to do things giving me time to write everything down. You explain things well.

I have been waiting for this video. I have tried unsuccessfully to make a fresh onion rings in my ninja foodie and I have been disappointed. I can't wait to try this recipe. Now I challenge you to cook a blooming onion in the ninja foodie. I bought a vintage blooming onion cutter and I can cut my onions beautifully but because I refuse to deep fry anything I would love to be able to make one in my ninja.

Thank you so much for sharing such a great recipe and how you do the onions in the air fryer I do not own one of these but you all come up with such great recipes it look so simple and easy and probably a lot healthier and not using a lot of oils thank you so much for sharing this one with us to how to do the onion hugs and kisses from grandma Sandy and

Thank you so much! Those rings look great. Could you please also show us how to make perfect fish and chips with airfrier at home? Should I use same batter for fish fry?

Gluten is a protein naturally found in some grains including wheat, barley, and rye. Although, strictly speaking, "gluten" pertains only to wheat proteins. I heard some teachers are saying the elasticity in the dough, not true. They look wonderful. will have try them some time, still learning my air fryer.

I love your enthusiasm as well as your tips and tricks

You're advice is fantastic, you had me when you showed the removal of the membrane. I especially like that you're not obsessed with measurements for some things. JEFF!

You are amazing. So detailed and scientific in your approach. I would love to make these.

well, after one half million views, I am confident that you have communicated with those, Americans and others, who really like onion rings. You and your husband have done outstanding work to communicate and to help us understand. At this time in America, namely June 2021, I really appreciate seeing exactly what you are doing. so much of what we absorb today is not as direct as this. You take on doing this, and thenks to your ethics and your spouses ethics, you show us both your skills and your mistakes. That displays confidence and helps us, like me, prone to mistakes to develop confidence that screwing up is ok. we can recover. Thanks Louise and your guy for doing this. On the onion rings, this is very hard and time consuming. I can say that I will do this. And, pardon the self centeredness, I will do this well. But, if anyone grabs a bunch of these at one time, I'll have a problem. So, i guess, I will dish them out, one...at..a..time.

Interesting this is cooking with style i must make some You must go on national television and make everybody smile i am still smiling keep the videos coming thank you

You are so gentle and respectful to food 🤗

Hi...I followed your recipe to a T with the exception used Panko and I fried them. My onions rings were so delicious 😋 I will use bread crumbs next time bc the Panko started clumping.

🎉 Thank you for all of the practice that you put into creating the perfect onion rings!

Thank you so much for your simple, comprehensive instructions. I might become a good cook yet, thanks to you.

Removing that membrane was brilliant. I can't wait to try this!

You are the best of the best. Other LAZY cooks just assume everybody will buy frozen onion rings . Some of us aren't afraid of a little work

Great hint regarding that horrible membrane...as soon as you mentioned that separation issue, I instantly remember why I get disappointed at some restaurant onion rings...They just Don't have the time to do that. LOL.

Never knew about the membrane on the onion . I always thought it was just on the outside. You are wonderful. Trenching an old dogs new tricks. I am a follower now . Thank you for your videos .

REALLY enjoyed your presentation - looking forward to watching more! Simple, easy and very well explained! THANK YOU!😄

Merci beaucoup Louise. Belle et bonne recette. Votre anglais est impécable, je vous comprend très bien. Bravo

Just made these. Fabulous best onion rings ever. Great tip about removing the membrane. 😊

Super helpful demo; thank you for sticking with it until you got the results you were looking for.

We love onion rings. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

I’m definitely making these! It reminds me. A lot of your chicken nugget recipe and those are a hit in my home. Thank you as always!

Oh my gosh, I know I don’t have the patience to make these 😩 Great tip was removing the membrane. I’d rather throw them all in a oil fryer at once. Thank you for showing an alternative.

I CANNOT WAIT to try this recipe! My family loves onion ring…well…we love almost ANYTHING that is fried…but we do adore onion rings! Thanks so much for all of your hard work!