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Air Fryer Onion

Air fryer onions are a deliciously simple side dish with onions that are cooked to perfection in your air fryer! With just a few ingredients and limited prep time, you can create amazing and flavorful dish that pairs well with almost any meal.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword Air Fryer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 45kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion or 2 medium, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or your favorite heat-safe oil
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 pinch sugar

Instructions

  • Place the onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400° F. Add the onion in a single layer and cook for 5 minutes. Toss.
  • Reduce the heat to 300° F.
  • Cook for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the sugar and stir.
  • Cook for 3 more minutes, or to the desired crispiness.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg