Making sautéed onions in the air fryer is quick and easy! Soft and caramelized, these air fryer onions are done in less than 15 minutes!
Making onions in the air fryer is super quick and easy. These are great for so many different recipes and meals, including this delicious French Onion Grilled Cheese or this Mushroom & Goat Cheese Flatbread! The best part is they are done in less than 15 minutes with hardly any effort!
How to make sautéed onions in the air fryer:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- First, prepare the onions: Chop the ends off the onion, then cut in half and remove the skin. Slice the onion making half moon shapes with the slices.
- Add the sliced onions to the air fryer basket. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other seasoning you prefer. Toss to coat the onions.
- Close the air fryer and set to 380 degrees and cook for 8 minutes.
- Open the air fryer and shake the onions around to mix. Close and cook for 6-7 more minutes at 380 degrees.
- Open the air fryer and carefully remove the onions. Serve immediately!
Tips for making the onions:
- For carmalized onions, use a yellow onions because they develop a sweet flavor. Vidalia onions are always a great choice.
- Want onions that are deeper in flavor and color? Add a few more minutes when cooking the sautéed onions.
How to store the onions: Keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The onions tend to get slimy after that.
How to use the air fryer onions:
These caramelized onions are so versatile and tasty! You can use them in so many different ways...
- Use in this delicious French Onion Grilled Cheese or cut this recipe time in half and use them in Skinny French Onion Soup!
- Use the onions on top of easy Air Fryer Hot Dogs or even Air Fryer Hamburgers!
- Of course you can always use the onions in a healthy salad such as this Simple Wedge Salad or Big Mac Salad!
- One of my favorite recipes, In-N-Out Animal Style Fries, have sautéed onions on top - use this air fryer method to speed up the recipe!
What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?
There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:
- Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
- COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
Making sautéed onions in the air fryer is quick and easy! Soft and caramelized, these air fryer onions are done in less than 15 minutes!
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped into half moon slices
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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Add the sliced onions to the air fryer basket. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other seasoning you prefer. Toss to coat the onions.
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Close the air fryer and set to 380 degrees and cook for 8 minutes.
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Open the air fryer and shake the onions around to mix. Close and cook for 6-7 more minutes at 380 degrees.
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Open the air fryer and carefully remove the onions. Serve immediately!
Mel says
I love how simple this is with using the air fryer! So yummy too!
Alicia says
I use this method all the time for topping burgers and mixing with scrambled eggs! It is so quick and easy!
Beth says
Sauteed onions are my favorite thing in the world. You can use them on or in so many dishes.
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
This is so easy to prepare but a definite crowd-pleaser! I'm already planning to make it again!
Catalina says
I tried your method for sautéed onions in the air fryer and I’m impressed! They came out perfectly caramelized and sweet, without all the fuss and constant stirring.
Sha says
Used this in our burger! It is so delicious and satisfying. Keeping this!
Gina F says
It doesn't get much easier than this! I made these for our burgers but you can make these for so many recipes!
Sandra says
So glad I found this recipe! It's the easiest way to make sauteed onions! Thanks for sharing!
eileen says
If I want to make a larger amt ,How would I make this recipe in the oven
Thanks