Description
Crunchy, low-carb onion rings using Parmesan cheese as the crust, baked for a light, crispy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium white onions, sliced into ¼-inch thick rings
- 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Paprika, to taste
- Optional: Italian seasoning, to taste
- Optional: Olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and slice onions into ¼-inch thick rounds.
- For each ring, place about 1 tablespoon of shredded Parmesan onto the parchment and press into a flat circle slightly wider than the onion.
- Place an onion ring on each Parmesan circle.
- Top each ring with another tablespoon of Parmesan; press gently with a spoon to adhere.
- Season each with salt, garlic powder, and paprika (and Italian seasoning if using).
- Optionally brush with a little olive oil for extra browning.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until cheese is deep golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes before serving to maximize crunch.
Notes
Store cooled rings in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. Re-crisp in a 350 °F (180 °C) oven for 5–7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg