Reheating Onion Rings in Air Fryer
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Fried foods can be tough to reheat – but reheating onion rings in the air fryer is a breeze! You’ll have crunchy onion rings that will taste like you just ordered them!
What You Will ❤️ About Reheating in the Air Fryer
- Crunch! When you reheat leftover apps like onion rings in your air fryer – you’ll love how they get crunchy and taste just like they came out of a deep fryer!
- Quick! It’s much quicker to pop them in the air fryer than to heat up the oven and wait 20 minutes!
- No excessive oil! Just a little spritz of olive oil spray and you’re good to go!
This recipe was made using the Paula Deen Air Fryer.
What is the best way to reheat onion rings?
- The air fryer of course! The microwave is going to make them a soft and soggy mess! But high heat in the air fryer gives you that crispy texture just like they were fresh! The onions inside are perfect as well!
- You could also use a toaster oven. Place your batch of onion rings right on the wire rack or in the baking tray and heat.
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How to Reheat Onion Rings in the Air Fryer
Onion rings are my favorite side dish – especially battered rings! So I frequently have leftovers to reheat. Here’s what you’ll do:
- Place leftover onion rings in the air fryer basket in a single layer
- Spritz onion rings with olive oil or spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray
- Air fry at 400º for 5 minutes
- Remove onion rings from air fryer with tongs and place on a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
- Serve with favorite dipping sauce!
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Tips, Tricks & FAQs
I usually just throw them in the fridge in their takeout container. But you can also store leftovers in an airtight container (I like these glass ones) in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Yes – fresh or frozen onion rings are great in the air fryer! You an also reheat chicken nuggets, chicken wings and pizza in there too! It’s a great kitchen tool!
Not unless your air fryer requires it. I never do with my Paula Deen!
I spritz with olive oil and then air fry at a high heat like 400º. You could spray with vegetable oil as well if that’s what you have.
Slice your onions thick, dip in egg and panko bread crumbs seasoned paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper – then air fry at 375º for 10 minutes. Full air fryer onion ring recipe here.
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Dipping Sauce for Onion Rings
Sometimes my favorite dipping sauce is just a mix of ketchup & mayo – but you can also make these simple recipes!
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Reheat Onion Rings in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 10 onion rings leftover
Instructions
- Place leftover onion rings in the air fryer basket in a single layer10 onion rings
- Spritz onion rings with olive oil or spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray
- Air fry at 400º for 5 minutes
- Remove onion rings from air fryer with tongs and place on a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
- Serve with favorite dipping sauce!
