Easy Air Fryer Sautéed Onions

Air fried onions with crispy brown edges seasoned with salt and pepper.

Easy Air Fryer Sautéed Onions

Air Fryer Sautéed Onions make the perfect addition to burgers, steaks, hot dogs, and more! These delicious onions are tender, golden brown, and slightly crispy. Keep reading to find out how to make the best sautéed onions in the air fryer.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer onions, air fryer sautéed onions

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Author Ivory

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 whole yellow onion outer edges cut off and peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 15 minutes.
Slice the onion into ¼ inch thick whole onion rings.
Brush a generous amount of olive oil to each onion slice on both sides and season with salt and pepper.
Add the onions to the air fryer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Be sure to flip them halfway through.
Once done, give the onions a good stir. Remove them from the air fryer, let cool, then enjoy!

Notes

Storage and Reheating Instructions:

Store cooked onions in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat onions in the air fryer at 365 degrees for 2 minutes until warm or microwave for 30 seconds until warm.

Pro Tips:

If your onions are browning too quickly, reduce the heat.
Remove the outer layer of the onion skin if you prefer a less crispy onion as that layer tends to cook faster.
Slice onions into even slices to ensure even cooking.
For more caramelization, reduce the heat by 10 degrees and cook for an additional 5 minutes at a time until the onions reach your desired doneness.
The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.

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