Low Carb Onion Rings (not tried)

By Shirl

’ve really been missing onion rings since I went low carb. Which is weird because it’s not like I ate them a lot before. I guess, like anything, it’s the knowing I can’t have them that makes me want them more! I prefer beer battered onion rings, which these are not. But as a low carb substitute, they did have everything I look for in an onion ring. Crunchy and savory on the outside, and sweet and soft on the inside. Mission accomplished! These are super easy to make. My only tip would be to cut them thicker than I did. My breading to onion ratio was a little heavier than I would have liked. Next time I’ll cut them about 1/2 – 3/4 of an inch thick.

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• Serves 4
• 1 large onion
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbl coconut flour
• 2 Tbl grated parmesan cheese
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp parsley flakes
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil for frying

Details

Adapted from ibreatheimhungry.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a medium saute pan. Meanwhile, beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Combine the coconut flour, parmesan, garlic powder, parsley flakes, cayenne and salt in a shallow bowl. Slice up your onion to a thickness of about 1/2 – 3/4 of an inch and break up the rings until you have a big pile. Add all of the onion rings to the beaten egg and mix thoroughly so they are well coated. Soak the onions in the egg for at least a minute, and then in small batches dip in the coating and then into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and then turn with a fork or tongs to brown the other side. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil. Serve with sugar free ketchup or the sauce of your choice. Enjoy!
Approximate nutrition information per serving: 175 calories, 16g fat, 4g net carbs, 3g protein