Air Fryer Onions are amazingly simple to make and they turn out perfectly golden and caramelized in just minutes. Once you make fried onions in air fryer, you’ll never want to cook onions any other way again.
Suitable for low carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten Free, and Vegan diets. Post includes Weight Watchers Points.
The aroma and taste of sweet, tender onions are straight-up delicious. And this recipe for air fryer onions seriously kicks it up another notch. From burgers to sandwiches, served alongside steak, or even piled on pizza, air fried onions are an incredible addition to soooooo many meals.
And these air fryer onions don’t just taste great; they are simple to make too. It’s so easy to prepare a big batch of fried onions in air fryer at the beginning of the week to use in your favorite meals all week long.
Along with these crispy Air Fryer Green Beans, crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries and delicious Air Fryer Beets and these Air Fryer Fried Pickles.
Air fried onions only take about 20 minutes to make, and they store incredibly well in the fridge or freezer.
Trust me when I say that making fried onions in air fryer is going to be the only way you want to cook onions from now on. #itsthatgood
Why Make This Recipe
- Fast – Cook a batch of tasty onions in air fryer in less than 20 minutes, including prep and cleanup. That’s fast!
- Foolproof – The air fryer cooks evenly so there is little risk of ruining a batch of air fryer sautéed onions. Follow the instructions, and this recipe is foolproof.
- Versatile – Perfect for using on burgers, sandwiches, grilled meats, fajitas, tacos, pizza, omelets and more.
- Flavorful – One bite and you’ll be totally hooked on these delicious onions.
Ingredient Notes
- Onions – Use both red and white onions for lots of flavor, or use what you have on hand.
- Balsamic Vinegar – Adds amazing flavor and moisture.
Ready to learn how to make fried onions in air fryer? Grab those 2 simple ingredients and I will show you…
How To Cook Onions in Air Fryer
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Remove the skins and slice onions into evenly thick slices.
- Place the sliced onions in an air fryer basket and brush with balsamic vinegar.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown to your taste. Carefully flip the onions halfway through cooking.
Expert Tips
- Slice or cut the onions into even-sized pieces.
- For thinner or smaller pieces of onions, you may need to shorten the cooking time.
- For thicker, larger pieces of onions, you may need to add some cooking time.
- Spray the air fryer basket with a bit of cooking spray to prevent the onions from sticking.
- Air fried onions will shrink a bit as they cook.
- Toss the onions halfway through cooking or more often for smaller onions.
Delicious Variations
- Add Seasonings – Toss the onions with a bit of oil and your favorite seasoning blend. Italian seasoning, taco, Greek and Cajun seasoning are all great options.
- Make Them Spicy – Add a bit of red pepper flake to give the onions a little kick.
- Swap The Vinegar – Try other vinegar flavors in place of Balsamic vinegar.
Prep And Storage
- Prep Ahead – Slice onions in advance if desired. You can even use frozen onions.
- Store – Cooked onions should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Consume within one week.
- Freeze – Freeze in freezer bags for up to three months.
FAQs
Onions cooked in the air fryer are sweet and tender. They are so easy to make in just minutes.
To make extra sweet caramelized onions, toss the onions with a bit of sugar before adding to the air fryer. Toss the onions frequently until they are cooked to your desired doneness. Sugar can cause burning so watch these onions closely.
You can slice, wedge, or chop the onions. The trick is to cut the pieces a similar size and make sure they will not fall through the spaces in your air fryer rack. Thinner onions can cook quickly so use the recipe times as a guide and adjust as needed.
Large slices of onions will cook perfectly in the air fryer in about 10 minutes.
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Serving Suggestions
- Air Fryer Pork Chops.
- Air Fryer Whole Chicken.
- Air Fryer Cornish Hen.
- Air Fryer Hamburgers.
- 5 minutes Remoulade Sauce.
- Chicken Tenders.
- Southern Fried Pork Chops.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 0 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Air Fryer Onions
Ingredients
- 1 white onion
- 1 red onion
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Remove the skins and slice onions into evenly thick slices.
- Place the sliced onions in an air fryer basket and brush with balsamic vinegar.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown to your taste. Carefully flip the onions halfway through cooking.
Notes
- Slice or cut the onions into even-sized pieces.
- For thinner or smaller pieces of onions, you may need to shorten the cooking time.
- For thicker, larger pieces of onions, you may need to extend the cooking time.
- Spray the air fryer basket with a bit of cooking spray to prevent the onions from sticking.
- Air fried onions will shrink some as they cook.
- Toss the onions halfway through cooking or more often for smaller onions.
- Storage – keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for 3 months.
- There are 0 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Had never thought to do onions in the air fryer, so good! Will definitely be doing this again.