These are the best caramelized Air Fryer Onions! It doesn't long and you can make them as soft or as crispy as you'd like. My trick is using sweet onions so they're extra delicious!
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Caramelized onions take little time to roast to sweet and savory perfection in the air fryer. This is a versatile recipe, where the onions can be air fried til crispy and crunchy or just until they are softened and golden brown. The choice is yours depending on how you plan to use them, like in a homemade bread or as a breading for chicken cutlets. Nonetheless, air frying onions takes little time and just 2 ingredients, just like air fried garlic.
If you have an abundance of sweet onions and no plans to use them, air frying them and freezing for later is very convenient. They can be used as a cheat way to quickly make french onion chicken or french onion soup, bypassing the need to caramelize onions on the spot and saving time on dinner.
We also love air frying blooming onion petals and crispy air fried onion rings coated in a crunchy batter. They are so good!
Why This Recipe Works
- You need just 2 ingredients: sweet onions and oil.
- Caramelized onions can be used in a variety of ways in place of fresh onions for enhanced flavor.
- The air fryer brings out the sweet roasted flavor of onions in little time.
- Quick preparation- only a little chopping and tossing.
- There's no need to watch over a hot pan of onions sauteeing on the stovetop.
Ingredients
All you need to make air fried roasted onions is sweet onions and oil. I use extra virgin olive oil but any neutral cooking oil works. For a more savory flavor than sweet, use red onions or yellow onions.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Peel onions and slice into short strips or dice into ½ inch pieces.
- Toss cut onions with extra virgin olive oil to evenly coat. Add to the air fryer basket.
- Set the air fryer to 350℉ for 20 minutes. Shake the air fryer basket every 5 minutes to prevent onions from burning. Cook for 20 minutes for tender slightly caramelized onions. Continue air frying in 5 minute durations if desired for crispier onions.
- Remove air fried onions from the basket and store for later use or use in your favorite recipes that call for onions.
Chef's Tips
- Chop or dice the onions into any size pieces or shape that you'd like. The smaller they are, the quicker they make cook so keep a close eye on the air fryer to avoid overcooking or burning.
- Shake the air fryer basket or toss the onions halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking.
Ways To Use Roasted Onions
Air fried onions can be used in so many ways, from adding to soups, salads and breads, especially bread machine onion bread, to using instead of raw onions when making stews and pasta dishes. Here are a few recipes where caramelized onions can be used to make them even tastier:
Recipe FAQs
Store air fried onions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They are freezer-friendly for 6 months when stored in a freezer safe container. Thaw overnight in the fridge or add to recipes directly from frozen.
Yes! Rather than caramelized onions, make them crispy by dicing into small pieces, mixing with oil and air frying until browned and crunchy, about 30-35 minutes. Shake the basket or tray every so often to ensure evenly crisp onions.
Recipe
Air Fryer Onions
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet onions
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Peel onions and slice into short strips or dice into ½ inch pieces.
- Toss cut onions with extra virgin olive oil to evenly coat. Add to the air fryer basket.
- Set the air fryer to 350℉ for 20 minutes. Shake the air fryer basket every 5 minutes to prevent onions from burning. Cook for 20 minutes for tender slightly caramelized onions. Continue air frying in 5 minute durations if desired for crispier onions.
- Remove air fried onions from the basket and store for later use or use in your favorite recipes that call for onions.
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