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    Air Fryer Onion Rings with Frank's Red Hot

    Updated Sep 6, 2022

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    Air Fryer Onion Rings

    This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FranksRedHotTailgate

    Who needs a delicious recipe for tailgating this year? *raises hand* This easy recipe for Air Fryer Onion Rings is a winner. Golden-crisp onion rings? Check. Comfort food classic without the heavy oil? Check. A zippy addictive dipping sauce? Check. Oh, and did we mention we've added the kick of Frank's RedHot® Sauce to both the onion rings and the sauce? Keep reading to get the step-by-step instructions on how to make this your new game day fave.

    Air fryer, Pyrex + Frank's Red Hot

    Air Fryer Onion Rings + Frank's RedHot = Winning Combination

    Football season is one of the best times of the year. Not sure if it is the hard-hitting action on the field or the delicious game day snacks on my table. The two go hand in hand.

    We've converted a comfort food classic into a light and crispy tailgate must-have with our Instant™ Vortex™ air fryer. Plus we've added the signature tangy heat with Frank's RedHot. Frank's has the best combination of flavor and heat.

    Add all the ingredients for this recipe to your Kroger pick-up order. This takes the stress out of shopping, and Kroger has everything you need to eat and drink at your next tailgate. Click + pick up at your local Kroger store. So easy. 

    overhead pic of onion ring sauce ingredients

    Ingredients Needed to Make Frank's RedHot Onion Rings:

    For the Dipping Sauce

    • Mayonnaise
    • Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
    • Ketchup
    • Horseradish
    • Sugar
    • Paprika
    • Garlic powder
    • Salt + black pepper

    For the Air Fryer Onion Rings

    • Sweet white onions - I really love Vidalia onions for this recipe.
    • Cornstarch
    • All purpose flour
    • Seasoned salt
    • Eggs
    • Frank's RedHot Sauce - Use a little or use a lot.
    • Milk
    • Panko bread crumbs
    • Vegetable oil - Just a wee bit.

    TIP: Sweet white onions are the best for this recipe. They are nice and crunchy plus they have a mild, less-pungent flavor.

    Tossing the onions in cornstarch helps the onions hang on to the batter a little better. This is an optional step, but I think it also helps the onion rings turn out crispier.

    a pyrex bowl with sliced onion rings

    How to Make Air Fryer Onion Rings:

    For the Dipping Sauce

    1. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small Pyrex® bowl. Taste, reseason to preference
    2. Cover and refrigerate until time to serve.

    For the Air Fryer Onion Rings

    1. First, peel and carefully slice the onions into ¼ to ½ inch slices. Separate the slices into rings. Place the onion rings into a large Pyrex bowl, sprinkle with the cornstarch, toss to coat. Set aside.
    2. Then, in a bowl, whisk together the eggs, Frank's RedHot Sauce, and milk until well combined and frothy.
    3. Next, in a separate bowl, stir together the flour and seasoned salt.
    4. In a third bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs and vegetable oil until combined and crumbly.
    5. Preheat your Instant™ Vortex™ air fryer to manufacturer instructions.
    6. Next, bread each onion ring. Using a fork or your fingers, dip each onion into 1-the egg mix, 2-the flour mix, 3-the egg mix, and 4-the panko mix. Repeat until all onion rings are coated.
    7. Place the coated onion rings in a single layer into the tray or basket of your air fryer. Air Fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 12 minutes, or until golden crisp. Turn halfway through cooking.
    8. Repeat this process until all of the onion rings are cooked. Serve hot with the prepared dipping sauce.

    TIP: We used the Instant Vortex Plus 10 Quart Air Fryer Oven for this recipe. Check your model's cooking instructions for the best results.

    Air Fryer Onion Rings
    this recipe is created using Pyrex glassware

    A kitchen essential for this recipe (and all recipes, for that matter): Pyrex. From measuring to mixing to storing, Pyrex has an item every step of this recipe.

    how to assemble air fryer onion rings

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    onion rings in an air fryer

    I love the Instant Vortex Plus 10-Quart Air Fryer Oven because of the two cooking trays. Plus it has a drip pan in the bottom for easy cleanup. It also has multiple cooking modes...from air frying to roasting to baking. It even has a dehydrator setting.

    overhead picture of a platter of air fryer onion rings and Frank's Red Hot Sauce

    Look how crispy these air fryer onion rings turned out. These are not only great on game day but make an excellent side dish at cook-outs.

    This recipe makes 6 servings of approximately 4 onion rings per serving. It is easily doubled for tailgating. Plus, you can use the air fryer to reheat the recipe. (See your air fryer's reheating instructions.)

    Frank's Red Hot

    Frank's RedHot Sauce is one of those ingredients I use a lot. From dips to sauces, from chicken wings to tacos. I like to bring the bottle to the tailgate, too. It is a great way for people to add a little extra tangy-heat.

    Pick up all 3 varieties of Frank's at your local Kroger:

    • Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce 
    • Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce 
    • Frank’s RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce 
    Frank's RedHot Sauces: Sweet Chili, Original, and Buffalo Wings

    TIP: Pyrex makes snacking portable. Perfect for tailgating at home, at a friend's house, or at the stadium.

    Pyrex Glass storage containers

    Tips + Ideas for Best Results:

    • Prepare and assemble all of your ingredients before you get started. This makes the entire process easy.
    • Make the sauce first. This gives time for the flavors to blend. Taste and reseason before serving.
    • Our recipe used 2 large white onions. You may need 3 based on the size of the onion you select.
    • Use a sweet variety of white onion.
    • I recommend using salt sparingly, as there is a lot of flavor in Frank's RedHot and in the onion ring sauce.
    • You can make these ahead and air fry right before serving. Place the breaded onion rings on wax or parchment paper on a baking sheet. Cover loosely with freezer wrap and freeze. When time to cook, follow your air fryer's recommendations for cooking frozen onion rings.
    • Corelle® is perfect for serving. Virtually unbreakable, they are great for family time and tailgating. We are in love with our set of plates, bowls, and serving tray.
    • The onion ring dip also makes a tasty veggie dip and sandwich spread.
    Frank's Red Hot Air Fryer Onion Rings
    Onion Ring Dipping Sauce

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    overhead picture of a platter of air fryer onion rings and Frank's Red Hot Sauce

    Air Fryer Onion Rings

    Golden-Crisp Air Fryer Onion Rings + the kick of tangy Frank's RedHot. Plus a zippy dipping sauce. Easy to make + perfect for your tailgate.
    4 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 36 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 6 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 385 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    For the Dipping Sauce

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon Frank's RedHot more to taste
    • 1 tablespoon ketchup
    • 2 teaspoons horseradish more or less to taste
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
    • 1 pinch black pepper to taste

    For the Air Fryer Onion Rings

    • 2 - 3 sweet white onions Vidalias, peeled and sliced
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • ¾ cup all purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt to taste
    • 2 eggs
    • 4 tablespoons Franks RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce more to taste
    • ½ cup milk
    • 2 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    Instructions
     

    For the Dipping Sauce

    • Combine all sauce ingredients in a small Pyrex bowl. Taste, reseason to preference
    • Cover and refrigerate until time to serve.

    For the Air Fryer Onion Rings

    • First, peel and carefully slice the onions into ¼ to ½ inch slices. Separate the slices into rings. Place the onion rings into a large Pyrex bowl, sprinkle with the cornstarch, toss to coat. Set aside.
    • Then, in a bowl, whisk together the eggs, Frank's RedHot Sauce, and milk until well combined and frothy.
    • Next, in a separate bowl, stir together the flour and seasoned salt.
    • In a third bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs and vegetable oil until combined and crumbly.
    • Preheat your Instant Pot Air Fryer to manufacturer instructions.
    • Next, bread each onion ring. Using a fork or your fingers, dip each onion into 1-the egg mix, 2-the flour mix, 3-the egg mix, and 4-the panko mix. Repeat until all onion rings are coated.
    • Place the coated onion rings in a single layer into the tray or basket of your air fryer. Air Fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 12 minutes, or until golden crisp. Turn halfway through cooking.
    • Repeat this process until all of the onion rings are cooked. Serve hot with the prepared dipping sauce.

    Notes

    Make the dipping sauce first.
    Cooking time will vary slighly based on model of Air Fryer. Adjust accordingly.
    These can be reheated in the Air Fryer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Portion of Approximately 4 Onion RingsCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1039mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 2mg
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