Here’s a Crispy Keto Onion Rings recipe that’s crunchy, golden, and totally low-carb—no breadcrumbs needed 🧅✨
🧅 Crispy Keto Onion Rings
Ingredients
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1 large onion, sliced into rings (separate layers)
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2 large eggs
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1 tbsp heavy cream or water
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1 cup pork rind crumbs (or almond flour for milder crunch)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Oil spray (avocado or olive oil)
Instructions
Oven Method
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Whisk eggs and cream in a bowl.
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In another bowl, mix pork rind crumbs, Parmesan, and seasonings.
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Dip onion rings into egg mixture, then coat in crumb mixture.
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Arrange on baking sheet, lightly spray with oil.
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Bake 15 minutes, flip, spray again, bake 10–12 minutes until golden.
Air Fryer Method (Extra Crispy 🔥)
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Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
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Bread onion rings as above.
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Air fry in a single layer 6–8 minutes, flip, then 5–7 minutes more.
Optional Keto Dipping Sauces
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Keto Ranch
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Spicy Mayo (mayo + hot sauce)
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Sugar-Free BBQ
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Chipotle Aioli
Tips for Best Crunch
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Pat onions dry before breading
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Press coating firmly onto rings
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Don’t overcrowd the air fryer
Approx. Macros (per serving)
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Calories: ~220
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Fat: ~16g
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Protein: ~10g
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Net Carbs: ~4–5g
