Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
Temperature
375°F
190°C
Time
8 min
10 rings
Heat through to
Piping hot
cooked right through
Prep
None
Cook
8 min
Total
8 min
Onion rings crisp up golden in the air fryer with the onion gone soft and sweet inside. They're quick, so keep them in a single layer and give them a shake.
Ingredients
Quantities for 10 rings - the times on this page assume that much in the basket.
- 10 frozen onion rings, straight from the freezer
How to air fry frozen onion rings
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Add the frozen onion rings to the basket. Keep them in a single layer.
- Cook for about 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Pro tip
Give them room so the coating crisps all over.
How to tell when it's done
Take them out when the coating's an even golden all over and the onion's soft. They catch quickly right at the end, so keep watch.
Converting from an oven recipe
If your recipe is written for a conventional oven, lower the temperature by about 25°F (15°C) and reduce the time by roughly 20% to land near 375°F for 8 minutes. Need a different starting point? Use the conversion calculator.
Air fryer frozen onion rings: FAQ
How long does it take to air fry frozen onion rings?
Air fry frozen onion rings at 375°F (190°C) for about 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. That's for 10 rings in a single layer; adjust slightly for a fuller basket or a different model.
What temperature do you air fry frozen onion rings at?
Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). If you're converting an oven recipe, that's roughly 25°F (15°C) below the oven temperature, with the time cut by about 20%.
Can you cook onion rings from frozen in an air fryer?
Yes - there's no need to thaw. Cook straight from frozen at 375°F (190°C) for about 8 minutes.