Air Fryer Sausage & Onion Rings – Crispy, Meaty, Crowd-Pleasing!
Air Fryer Sausage & Onion Rings – Crispy, Meaty, Crowd-Pleasing! This easy 5-ingredient recipe brings together the best of both worlds: juicy air fryer sausages and golden air fryer onion rings—all in one irresistible bite. Whether you're planning a Father's Day feast, gearing up for game day, or just want a fun new way to cook sausage in the air fryer, this combo is guaranteed to be a hit.
Servings: 4 sausages
Calories: 416kcal
Equipment
- 4 Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1 large onion or, you may need two, depending on the size of the onions
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 sausages raw
- cooking spray for crisping in the air fryer
Instructions
- Cut onions into rings. Pat the sausages dry with a paper towel and set up your dredging station with one bowl of beaten eggs and another bowl of breadcrumbs.1 large onion, 2 large eggs, 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Fold each sausage into a circle (like a wreath) and secure with a toothpick. Gently fit 3-4 onion rings around the outside of each sausage wreath. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect, once dipped and coated, it all holds together!4 sausages
- Dip the sausage-onion combo into the beaten egg, then coat well with breadcrumbs. Press to help the crumbs stick.
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Lightly spray the inside of the rack of the air fryer with cooking spray, place the sausage-onion rings inside and spray the top of each "wreath" with more cooking spray.cooking spray
- Air fry for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Ensure sausages are fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 160°F / 71°C).
- Remove toothpicks and serve warm with your favorite dip!
Notes
- Use thicker onion slices: Thin rings can break easily; go for about ½-inch thickness.
- If you want an extra crispy exterior, dip in egg and breadcrumbs twice, You'll just need to double the egg and breadcrumbs.
- Preheat your air fryer. Starting with a hot basket gives you a crispier result.
- Don’t overcrowd and cook in batches if needed so air can circulate and everything crisps up evenly.
- They’re at their best fresh out of the air fryer while hot and crispy, so make sure to serve them immediately!
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg