Keto Air Fryer Onion Rings are crisp and delicious, low carb breaded, golden onion rings that are perfect for dipping in sugar-free ketchup, ranch dressing, low-carb BBQ sauce, or other low-carb sauces.
Crisp and on the outside and tender on the inside, these low-carb onion rings make a tasty snack that is excellent served alone as an appetizer or with a low-carb burger as a yummy side dish.
Quick and easy to make, homemade onion rings that are low in carbs and gluten-free.
My husband and son actually love to have an onion ring served on their burger as a condiment topped with BBQ sauce.
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Recipe was inspired by my Keto Air Fryer Zucchini Fries on this site. This recipe also pairs well with my Keto BBQ Sauce and Keto Ranch Dressing for dipping.
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Ingredients for shopping
- 1 Medium White Onion
- 5 Tablespoons Almond Flour
- One Tablespoon Coconut flour
- 1 Large Egg
- One Tablespoon Heavy Cream
- ½ Cup Crushed Pork Rinds
- Salt to taste
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Peel and slice the onion width-wise in half-inch-thick rings. Break apart the larger rings and remove the small center parts for other preparations.
Set 3 bowls side by side, the first one containing the almond flour mixed with coconut flour, the second with the egg and whipping cream mixture (whisked together), and the third with the crushed pork rinds.
Dip the onion rings into the almond-coconut flour and coat.
Transfer to the egg wash, take to the pork rinds, then go back to the egg mixture and return to the pork rinds again for extra breading and crispier results.
Place the onion rings on a greased Air Fryer basket. May need to cook in batches depending on the size of the air fryer.
Cook for 15 minutes at 425ºF (200ºC) until they are crispy but tender inside.
They should not brown too much during this process unless you spray a little cooking spray before air frying it.
Serve keto air fryer onion rings with low-carb ketchup, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, or other dips.
Hint: If you can't find crushed pork rinds then it is easy to crush regular pork rinds yourself by putting them in a bag and smashing them with a rolling pin or mallet.
Substitutions
- Heavy Cream - instead of heavy cream you can use unsweetened coconut or almond milk to make this paleo and dairy-free.
Variations
- Spices - You can also add garlic powder, paprika or other favorite spices to the low-carb breading mix.
- Cheesy- add a tablespoon of parmesan cheese to the breading mixture for a cheesy version.
Equipment
We used an Air Fryer for this recipe.
Storage
Store the cooked onion rings in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat for a few minutes in the air fryer, toaster oven, or oven just until crisp again.
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Keto Air Fryer Onion Rings
Ingredients
- 1 Medium White Onion
- 5 tablespoons Almond Flour
- 1 tablespoon Coconut flour
- 1 large Egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon Heavy Cream
- ½ cup Crushed Pork Rinds
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onion width-wise in half-inch-thick rings. Break apart the larger rings and remove the small center parts for other preparations.
- Set 3 bowls side by side, the first one containing the almond flour mixed with coconut flour, the second with the egg and whipping cream mixture (whisked together), and the third with the crushed pork rinds.
- Dip the onion rings into the almond-coconut flour and coat. Transfer to the egg wash, take to the pork rinds, then go back to the egg mixture and return to the pork rinds again for extra breading and crispier results.
- Place the onion rings on a greased Air Fryer basket. May need to cook in batches depending on the size of the air fryer. Cook for 15 minutes at 425ºF (200ºC)until they are crispy but tender inside. They should not brown too much on this process unless you spray a little cooking spray before air frying it.
- Sprinkle with salt if desired. Serve with low-carb ketchup, ranch dressing, or other dips.
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Notes
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Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Megan Stevens
These turn out so well. Thank you for the gorgeous and inspiring photos!! Nice that they can be made dairy-free, and I love the clean simple ingredients!
jennifer
My husband's face lit up like a little kid when he saw I was making these as a side for dinner. I used a spicy-flavored pork rind which gave them a little kick!! They were so crunch and delicious, thanks for the recipe.