Crispy Air Fried Leek Rings
How to make leek rings with a cornmeal/flour batter in your air fryer.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 small to medium leeks cut into rings
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ stone ground corn meal any color
- 1 quart frying oil peanut, canola, or vegetable oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Take off the dark green parts of the leeks. Slice the leeks into rings. The rings don't need to be separated.
- Soak the leeks rings in a bowl of water to remove dirt (they should sink to the bottom).
- Soak the leeks in the buttermilk for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Combine the flour, corn meal, and salt and pepper to taste in a mixing bowl.
- Dredge the rings into the flour mixture, Then add to your air fryer basket. Don't overcrowd them. They should be in a single layer. It's better to work in batches.
- Spray each ring with cooking spray and cook for 8 minutes at 375 degrees. Check them after 4 minutes to see how they are progressing.
- Add any additional salt to taste when you remove them from the basket.
Notes
Deep fry instructions:
- Heat your oil to 350 degrees in an electric deep fryer or a Dutch Oven with a fry thermometer attached.
- Fry the rings for 60-90 seconds or until golden brown. Remove to a cooling rack and add additional kosher salt if needed.