Description
These Crispy Parmesan Onion Rings are baked instead of fried, offering a low-carb, keto-friendly alternative to traditional onion rings. Coated in a savory Parmesan and almond flour mix, they’re crispy, cheesy, and perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
2 large sweet onions
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup almond flour (or breadcrumbs for non-keto version)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray or brush with olive oil.
- Peel and slice onions into 1/2-inch thick rings, separating them into individual rings.
- Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each onion ring into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the Parmesan coating, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange coated onion rings on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Lightly spray or brush the tops with olive oil.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with ranch, marinara, or spicy mayo.
Notes
For extra crunch, use crushed pork rinds instead of almond flour.
Add cayenne pepper to the dry mix for a spicy kick.
Use seasoned breadcrumbs for a vegetarian, non-keto version.
Red onions can be used for a sharper flavor.
To reheat, use an oven or air fryer at 375°F for 5–7 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
