Description
These crispy, cheesy Parmesan onion rings are a delicious and keto-friendly snack that can be baked, air-fried, or shallow-fried.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 splash of water
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 3/4 cup finely ground almond flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Flaky salt for finishing
Instructions
- Slice the onion into 3/4-inch rings and separate them.
- Soak the rings in ice water for 10 minutes, then dry them thoroughly on paper towels.
- Whisk the eggs with Dijon mustard and a splash of water for the egg wash.
- In a shallow dish, combine Parmesan, almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, baking powder, and salt.
- Dip each ring in the egg wash, then press into the dry mixture, ensuring good coverage.
- Let rings rest for 5 minutes on a wire rack.
- Cook: bake at 425°F for 15–18 minutes, air-fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, or shallow-fry at 350°F for 4–6 minutes per side.
- Finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt and serve hot.
Notes
Best served fresh with a garlic aioli or spicy sriracha mayo for dipping. Store in an airtight container lined with paper towels for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Air-Frying, Shallow-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 rings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg