These Low Carb Air Fried Onion Rings are both convenient and tasty.
Made with low carb friendly flour and sliced onions, these keto onion rings are perfectly crunchy on the outside with a sweet soft onion filling on the inside.

What you will read about in this recipe.
- What makes air fryer onion rings so good?
- Why we like this recipe for homemade onion rings.
- Ingredients needed to make Air Fried Onion Rings.
- How to make Onion Rings in an air fryer.
- Tips for making the best Air Fried Onion Rings.
- How to store homemade onion rings.
- Print the recipe for air fryer onion rings.
What makes air fryer onion rings so good?
ย Air fried onion rings are cooked without the added oil needed for frying, making them a healthier choice.
I like how simple this tasty recipe for crispy onion rings is to make.
Have you tried my Sugar Free Ketchup Recipe?
That ketchup recipe has no added sugar, like the store bought ketchup has.
You can serve that ketchup with these tasty onion rings for dipping!
To make this recipe you will need low carb flour. You can find a selection of keto low carb flour here.
Why we like this recipe for homemade onion rings.
We like how much easier it is to air fry onion rings rather than fry them in oil. Air frying is a healthier way to make this recipe and is so much easier to clean up!
Here is what else we like about this recipe.
- This recipe can be made in about 20 minutes.
- The ingredients used to make these onion rings are low in carbohydrates.
- Personalizing this recipe is as easy as swapping out the seasonings with you favorite ones.
- Using an air fryer makes this onion ring recipe makes it a healthier alternative that is also quick and easy to make.
- Clean up is a breeze thanks to using an air fryer!
Ingredients needed to make Air Fried Onion Rings.
- Onion. Sweet onion tastes best. Slice this onion about ยผ-1/2" thickness.
- Low Carb Flour Can use gluten free flour for a gluten free version. Make adjustments as needed for your flour.
- Seasonings to taste. Such as paprika or Old Bay.
- Egg- one beaten.
- Keto Panko or Bread Crumbs.- 1 ยฝ Cup.
- Nonstick Spray.
Subscribe to the SugarFreeDiva
How to make Onion Rings in an air fryer.
- Carefully slice the onions into rings if you have not done so yet.
- In a shallow bowl, use a whisk to blend together the low carbohydrate flour and desired seasonings.
- Next, in a second shallow bowl, whisk your egg.
- Now, in a third shallow bowl, place your low carb panko or bread crumbs.
- Preheat your air fryer to 360 and lightly spray the basket for nonstick if needed
- Use a fork if needed to dip the first sliced onion in the flour then the egg and lastly, into the panko. Then place the dipped onion into the basket of your air fryer. Repeat this process until you can fill the basket without overcrowding the onions.
- Air fry the onions for six minutes, stopping halfway to flip them over.
- Repeat the process until all of the onion rings have been air fried.
Tips for making the best Air Fried Onion Rings.
Instead of using all purpose flour and regular breadcrumbs, we will use alternatives. You can find online low carb flour such as Carbalose low carb flour, low carb bread crumbs or similar alternative, gluten free flour and gluten free bread crumbs .
Here are some more helpful tips.
- This recipe involves setting up a dredging station with three bowls. When transferring the sliced onion between bowls, make sure that you shake of the ingredients from the first bowl before dipping the onion into the second bowl.
- You can make your onion rings even more crisp by giving them a quick spray with nonstick or olive (or other) oil before placing them into the fryer basket.
- Take your onion rings up a notch by adding a bit of seasoning to the flour mixture. This can include Italian Seasonings, Salt, and/or Pepper.
- This is a reminder that you should give your air fryer a quick spray with nonstick before adding the onion rings in order to prevent sticking. Also, you will most likely need to make more than one batch rather than overcrowding the basket, for best results.
- You can make your onion rings even more crisp by giving them a quick spray with nonstick or olive (or other) oil before placing them into the fryer basket and then when taking them out.
How to store homemade onion rings.
These onion rings should be stored in an airtight container or zip top bag and refrigerated. They should keep for up to a few days refrigerated and a few months if frozen. You can simply reheat the rings in your air fryer or oven.
Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.
Print the recipe for air fryer onion rings.
Keto Low Carb Air Fried Onion Rings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Onion Sliced
- โ cup Carbalose -see post for details and alternatives.
- 2 tsp Seasonings
- 1 Egg Beaten
- 1 ยฝ cup Keto Bread Crumbs -see post for details and alternatives.
Instructions
- Carefully slice the onions into rings if you have not done so yet.
- In a shallow bowl, use a whisk to blend together the low carbohydrate flour and desired seasonings.
- Next, in a second shallow bowl, whisk your egg.
- Now, in a third shallow bowl, place your low carb panko or bread crumbs
- Air fry the onion rings for 8 minutes and then flip them over. Continue to air fry for another 8 minutes or until done
- Preheat your air fryer to 360 and lightly spray the basket for nonstick.
- Use a fork if needed to dip the first sliced onion in the flour then the egg and lastly, into the panko. Then place the dipped onion into the basket of your air fryer. Repeat this process until you can fill the basket without overcrowding the onions.
- Air fry the onions for six minutes, stopping halfway to flip them over. Repeat the process until all of the onion rings have been air fried.
Recipe Notes
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. See thesugarfreediva.com for details on this recipe.
most recently updated:
January 3, 2023*About Sugar Alternatives
Specific sugar alternatives are not given in the recipes presented on this site. Only suggestions are given as to the 'kind' of alternative to use. It is up to you to select the alternative to use that suits your needs best. If the recipe is heated or cooked, it is best to use an alternative that can be heated or cooked with for best results. This site does not endorse any specific ingredients,
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website, and specifically on this post, that lead to other sites may be affiliate links.
Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
Follow Me