Description
Crispy low carb baked mozzarella onion rings offer a guilt-free twist on classic comfort food. Cheese lovers will devour these crunchy, golden circles that deliver maximum flavor with minimal carbohydrates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, sliced into 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) rings
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese sticks
- 2 cups almond flour
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 0.25 cup milk (almond milk)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for crispy baked onion rings.
- Gently separate onion rings into matching pairs, creating a pocket for mozzarella insertion.
- Delicately nestle a mozzarella stick between each onion ring pair, ensuring a snug fit.
- Craft a seasoned coating by blending almond flour with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl to create a binding liquid mixture.
- Submerge each mozzarella-stuffed onion ring completely in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll the dampened rings through the seasoned almond flour, pressing firmly to create an even, adherent coating.
- Arrange the prepared rings on the baking sheet, maintaining space between each for even cooking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the exterior turns golden brown and crisp, with mozzarella melting enticingly.
- Allow the rings to rest briefly, letting the cheese settle and coating crisp up before serving with preferred dipping sauces.
Notes
- Perfectly seal mozzarella inside onion rings by gently pressing the edges together to prevent cheese leakage during baking.
- Choose thick-cut onion rings with sturdy layers to create the best structural support for holding melted cheese inside.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar or pepper jack for unique flavor variations while maintaining low-carb profile.
- Ensure crispy coating by patting onion rings dry before dredging and avoiding excess moisture that could make breading soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg