Low Carb Blooming Onion
Indulge in the crispy, golden perfection of this Low Carb Blooming Onion, a keto-friendly twist on a restaurant classic! Featuring a large Vidalia onion delicately sliced into "petals," this guilt-free appetizer is coated in a flavorful blend of almond flour, Parmesan cheese, and a tantalizing mix of paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne for a touch of spice. The egg and heavy cream wash ensures a rich, decadent crunch that’s beautifully baked—not fried—making it a healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, this impressive dish is perfect for sharing and pairs perfectly with your favorite keto-friendly dipping sauce. Whether for game day, gatherings, or a tasty snack, this low-carb blooming onion will become your new go-to appetizer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Vidalia onion
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 eggs
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- as needed olive oil spray
- as needed keto-friendly dipping sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut off about 1/2 inch from the top of the onion and remove the peel. Place the onion cut-side down.
Starting 1/2 inch from the root, make a downward cut all the way down to slice onion into 'petals'. Repeat and make about 10-12 cuts around the onion.
Open up onion gently with your fingers for separating the petals but do not cut through the root.
In a bowl, mix almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until well combined.
Dip onion into the egg mixture, ensuring all the petals are well coated.
Gently dredge the egg-coated onion in the almond flour mixture, ensuring to coat each petal by sprinkling the mixture over the onion. Shake off any excess.
Transfer the coated onion to the prepared baking sheet. Spray generously with olive oil spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the onion is golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
Serve warm with keto-friendly dipping sauce of choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1683 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.5 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.3 g | 251% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 763 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 2988 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 75.5 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1223 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 599 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
