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How to Prepare Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

Published on April 12, 2016. Last updated August 14, 2021 · 21 Comments · As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Preparing Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings is a great way to get used to your new Air Fryer. In just a few minutes, you can enjoy, hot and crisp Onion Rings.

Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

One of the most popular food to fry in a deep fryer, after French Fries, of course, are Onion Rings! The perfectly cooked onion surrounded by a crispy and hot bread coating is just so yummy.

Deep frying is messy and very caloric and cooking onion rings in the oven, generally make the coating kind of hard and chewy.

I was given the Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer, so I have been trying out various food. I’ll post a recipe for  homemade onion rings very soon. Today, I am using frozen onion rings and in just a few minutes, the onion rings were completely cooked and perfectly browned.

Please feel free to join the Facebook Air Fryer Recipe Group, where we share recipes, methods and fun.

 

Cast of Ingredients for Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

Cast of Ingredients for Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

I used one half bag of Ore Ida Onion Ringers, but this fryer can hold one bag or more.

 

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Dump them into the basket of the air fryer.

You will note that the basket has a protective locking mechanism so that you won’t drop the drawer on the floor.

My last air fryer did not have the locking mechanism and the first thing I did, was pick up the basket and the drawer fell to the floor.

 

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Push the French Fry button and adjust time to 7-8 minutes, depending on how crisp you like your onion rings.

You do not need to preheat when using the Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer or Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer!

 

Air Fryer Onion Rings with Better than Bloomin' Onion Ring Sauce

Air Fryer Onion Rings with Better than Bloomin’ Onion Ring Sauce

Serve the Onion Rings along with my Better than Bloomin’ Onion Ring Dipping Sauce.

More Recipes to Pair With Onion Rings You Will Love.

  • Grilled or Air Fryer Orange Turkey Burgers w/Orange Aioli
  • Pressure Cooker Dirty Water Hotdogs (New York Hot Dogs)
  • Pressure Cooker Sloppy Joes
  • Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich {Copycat Recipe}

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

  • Ultrean 8.5 Quart Air Fryer
  • Silicone Coated Tongs
  • Bellemain Porcelain Ramekins

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Here is your handy printable recipe:

Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: All
Prep Time: 1 minute minute
Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
Total Time: 9 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 326kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Onion Rings frozen

Recommended Products

Large Ultrean Air Fryer
Silicone Coated Tongs

Instructions

  • Place onion rings in Air Fryer basket and set temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set time for 8 minutes.
  • Flip onion rings after 5 minutes.

Crisplid Instructions

  • Place trivet into pressure cooker and place crisplid basket on top.
  • Place onion rings into basket and set temperature to 400 degrees and set time for 6 minutes.
  • Flip onion rings after 4 minutes.

Notes

The 8 minute cook time is just a suggestion. Some people prefer a softer, less crunchy bite. Start checking the onion rings at 5 minutes to see if you would like to cook longer.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 326 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 28mg1%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Sugar 1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Carl Mahan says

    December 28, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    I have a 6qt Do I have to preheat it?

    Reply
  2. Judy says

    July 8, 2020 at 10:44 am

    Just started using my air fryer and this helps tremendously! Sauce looks delicious ?

    Reply
  3. Maureen says

    January 10, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    What is the name of the dip u r using?

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      January 12, 2020 at 2:05 pm

      Bloomin’ Onion Sauce and I link to it in the recipe post. Jill

      Reply
  4. Trisha says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    What is the dipping sauce recipe?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      October 8, 2018 at 5:14 pm

      Hi Trisha. I link to it in the recipe. Jill

      Reply
    • Carla says

      May 21, 2020 at 5:28 am

      What is the recipe for the sauce?

      Reply
  5. Tillie says

    December 2, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    Did chicken nuggets according to booklet they came out cooked but not hot , did I do something wrong new to this just got it.

    Reply
  6. Jimmy Logan says

    November 22, 2017 at 7:14 am

    Heating up a bag of frozen food. How is the even a recipe? IF I could leave you negative 10 stars, I would.

    Reply
    • Kathy H says

      March 7, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      It isn’t as much a recipe as it is instructions for temp & time for a frozen food we all have in our freezers. I appreciate posts like this & am sure others do too.

      Reply
      • Donna says

        October 15, 2019 at 11:39 am

        Thanks for instructions. My book is crap

      • Rita Kalina says

        January 3, 2020 at 2:50 pm

        Exactly, I consider myself a pretty good cook but suggestions regarding instant pots, air fryers and any of the multitude of new cooking appliances are always appreciated.

      • Marie says

        May 21, 2020 at 2:20 pm

        Yes I do too! Always a miss perfect Karen in the crowd!

    • Sean says

      October 27, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      For those of us who aren’t familiar yet with our air fryer, we rely on folks who are willing to take the time to post helpful information like this so as for me, I’m grateful.

      Reply
      • Jill says

        October 27, 2018 at 2:10 pm

        Sean, there are many people with not much to do, so they have to find ways to amuse themselves. 🙂 Thank you for your comments. Jill

    • Scott says

      January 7, 2019 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      Googled how to air fry onion rings. It brought me to one of my favorite instant pot sites. All I needed to know was the time and temp. Got that and a killer dipping sauce also!

      Giving your comment one star

      Reply
    • Melissa Clark says

      July 13, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      Why ELSE would the onion rings be FROZEN?? If you weren’t looking for an air fryer recipe for “FROZEN ONION RINGS” then why are you even reading this recipe? I think I can speak for the rest of the readers when I say the ONLY frozen onion rings I know of, come PRE-MADE, in a bag or other type of container! Jill, I had never made frozen onion rings in my air fryer, the suggestion booklet is packed away in storage with the box, and your recipe was EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  7. stdavid says

    September 6, 2017 at 3:02 am

    5 stars
    Thank you.

    I am a big fan of onion recipes. The onion rings are really mouth-watering.

    Reply
  8. Bob Varner says

    December 10, 2016 at 8:03 am

    Love the recipes

    Reply
  9. Nancy Kean says

    July 25, 2016 at 9:43 am

    Add me on your e mail list Thank-You Nancy

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    • Jill says

      July 25, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      Hi Nancy~

      Thank you for visiting. Please use the subscribe button located on the right side of any page.

      Jill

      Reply

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