Air Fryer Bacon Onion Rings

If you’re looking for a fun and easy air fryer recipe, you’ll love these bacon onion rings! They’re perfect for a quick snack or a fun appetizer. Plus, they’re loaded with flavour and only require a few simple ingredients. So get ready to enjoy some delicious onion rings made right in your air fryer!

Why make onion rings wrapped in bacon in the air fryer?

There are a few reasons why we love making onion rings wrapped in bacon in the air fryer. First, it’s a really quick and easy recipe. You don’t need to spend a lot of time prepping or cooking the onions, and the whole process takes less than 30 minutes. Second, air frying gives the onion rings a nice crispy exterior without having to use any oil. And third, the bacon adds an extra layer of flavour that takes these onion rings over the top 🙂

Ingredients:

1 large onion, sliced into rings

1 package bacon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F.

2. Wrap each onion ring in a piece of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.

3. Lay the bacon-wrapped onion rings in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time, until the onions are soft and the bacon is crispy and browned.

4. Serve immediately, garnished with your choice of toppings (e.g., hot sauce, ketchup, mustard, etc.).

Substitutions and

Tips:

-If you don’t have an air fryer, you can also cook these bacon onion rings in the oven. Just preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are soft and the bacon is crispy.

-Feel free to use your favourite type of onion in this recipe. We like to use yellow onions because they’re nice and sweet, but you could also use white or purple onions.

-Try serving these bacon onion rings with your favourite dipping sauce. We like BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, or even just plain old ketchup!

-Leftover bacon onion rings can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or in the oven until hot and crispy.

Recipe tips:

-To ensure even cooking, try to keep the bacon-wrapped onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer or oven and flip halfway through cooking time.

-If you want to spice up these onion rings even more, try adding some spices or hot sauce to the coating mixture before frying. Some good options include paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, or chili flakes.

FAQ’s:

Q: Can I make these bacon onion rings ahead of time?

A: Yes, you can definitely make these bacon onion rings ahead of time. Just wrap the onions in bacon and store in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to cook. When you’re ready to eat, simply cook according to the recipe instructions.

Q: Can I reheat leftovers?

A: Yes, leftover bacon onion rings can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven until hot and crispy.

Q: What should I serve with these onion rings?

A : We like to serve these bacon onion rings with BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, or even ketchup for dipping. You can also try serving them with a side of fries, coleslaw, or potato salad for a complete meal. Other topping options include hot sauce, sriracha, chopped herbs/green onions, etc. The possibilities are endless! ​

Q: Can I make these in the oven?

A: Yes, you can also cook these bacon onion rings in the oven. Just preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the onions are soft and the bacon is crispy.​

Q: Can I add spices to the coating mixture?

A: Yes, if you want to spice up these onion rings even more, try adding some spices or hot sauce to the coating mixture before frying. Some good options include paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, or chili flakes.

If you’re looking for a fun and easy appetizer to make in your Air Fryer, give these bacon onion rings a try. They’re simple to put together and cook up quickly, so they’re perfect for last-minute gatherings or when you just don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen. I hope you enjoy them!