Air Fryer Onion Rings

Crispy Low-Carb Air Fryer Onion Rings (Keto-Friendly!)

Craving something crispy, savory, and downright addictive—but trying to stick to your low-carb goals? These Air Fryer Onion Rings are exactly what you need. They’re crunchy, flavorful, and made without breadcrumbs or traditional flour. Instead, we use almond flour and crushed pork rinds (or Parmesan cheese) for that satisfying crisp, all while keeping it keto-friendly and gluten-free.

🧅 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly: No breadcrumbs, no wheat flour—just clean, low-carb ingredients.
Crispy without Deep Frying: Thanks to the air fryer, you’ll get that golden crunch without the oil bath.
Big Flavor, Simple Ingredients: Garlic, paprika, and a little kick from cayenne make these anything but boring.

🌟 Ingredients

2 large onions, sliced into rings
1 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, but great for a little heat)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup crushed pork rinds or grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking spray or olive oil (in a spray bottle)

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat Your Air Fryer

Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Preheating helps the onion rings cook evenly and get that irresistible crisp.

2. Slice the Onions

Peel and slice the onions into thick rings. Carefully separate each layer and set them aside.

3. Set Up Your Coating Station

Grab three shallow bowls:

Bowl 1: Mix almond flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper.
Bowl 2: Beat the eggs until smooth.
Bowl 3: Place the crushed pork rinds or Parmesan cheese.

4. Coat the Onion Rings

Dip each onion ring into the almond flour mixture first, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with pork rinds or Parmesan. Press gently to make sure the coating sticks.

5. Arrange in the Basket

Lightly spray your air fryer basket with oil. Lay the coated rings in a single layer—don’t overcrowd them! You may need to cook in batches.

6. Air Fry to Perfection

Cook at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Keep an eye on them—the goal is golden, crispy goodness.

🥣 Serve & Enjoy

Once they’re perfectly crispy, take them out and serve immediately. Pair them with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce:

Sugar-free ketchup
Garlic aioli
Keto ranch dressing

💡 Tips for the Best Onion Rings

Keep the rings thick: Thin slices may overcook or burn.
Press the coating in: This helps avoid flaking off during cooking.
Customize the spice: Add extra cayenne or a dash of smoked paprika for deeper flavor.