Keto Blooming Onion is a low-carb dish. Its flavor is comparable to that of the conventional recipe. This recipe serves as a popular appetizer, as it has all the crispness and flavor without the added carb content. Season the onion with garlic powder, paprika, & onion powder to provide the deliciously smoky flavor. It complements keto dipping sauces like ranch or spicy aioli. Baking or air-frying the onion keeps it light while providing a crispy texture. This blooming onion is a very flavorful snack, which is great for parties, game nights, or as a weekend treat. It provides the onion’s natural sweet taste with a crunchy coating, which makes it delicious but keto. This Keto Blooming Onion is liked by everyone; even people not following this diet will love this snack.
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STATS:
- Caloric count: 320 kcal
- Preparation duration: Fifteen minutes
- Diet: Keto
- Cooking duration: Twenty-five minutes
- Difficulty level: Moderate
- Total duration: Forty minutes
- Serving size: 1 blooming onion
- Mode of cooking: Oven-baked
- Course: Appetizer
- Yield: 2-3 servings
- Cuisine: American
TOOLS:
- Knife
- Baking sheet
- Cutting board
- Small bowl
- Pastry brush
- Bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- One large onion
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- One cup almond flour
- ½ cup crushed pork rinds
- One tsp. paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Two large eggs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Two tbsp. heavy cream
- Keto dipping sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ONIONS:
- We have to opt for a large-sized firm onion to ensure the petals retain their shape while baking. Its inherent sweet taste counterbalances the spicy coating. Use yellow or sweet onion to provide ideal texture & flavor.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Provides a low-carb, nutty covering that crisps well. It’s an excellent substitute for regular breadcrumbs. Substitute it with coconut flour, though the texture may differ.
PORK RINDS:
- It increases crispness and taste without carbohydrates. Finely smash to resemble breadcrumbs; it works ideally as the primary crisping ingredient in this keto coating.
SMOKED PAPRIKA:
- Provides a smoky flavor and improves color and aroma.
GARLIC POWDER:
- Adds richness and savory flavor & combines well with paprika and onion powder. It helps to recreate the authentic blooming onion seasoning.
ONION POWDER:
- It intensifies the onion flavor without the additional carbs & blends well with garlic powder. It imparts a delicate sweetness to the coating.
SALT:
- Salt boosts all the flavor in the dish. Use according to taste to balance the onion’s inherent sweet taste.
BLACK PEPPER:
- Black pepper provides modest heat & depth. Freshly ground produces the greatest flavor. It complements the other spices in the coating.
EGGS:
- Eggs help the coating adhere to the onion petals. It offers moisture & creaminess. Mix with heavy cream for additional binding.
HEAVY CREAM:
- It adds richness and helps to stick the egg wash in a better way. Heavy cream makes the coating more luscious. Skip the heavy cream to make the light version.
KETO DIPPING SAUCE:
- Serve keto sauce with them to provide additional taste. It complements the crispy coating well
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We warm the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice the top part of the roots, leaving and peeling their skin.
- Form the petals by cutting one inch from the roots, leaving the roots intact.
- Then separate the petals lightly.
- Then we mix the onion powder, pork rind crumbs, paprika, salt, almond flour, garlic powder, & pepper.
- Combine the eggs & heavy cream in a different dish.
- Immerse the onions in the egg mixture
- Add them to the almond flour mix to coat the onions properly.
- Put the coated onions upside down on the tray.
- Bake for twenty-five minutes till it gets golden and crisp.
- Serve with keto sauce.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS:
- Ranch Dressing
- Spicy Aioli
- Garlic Butter Sauce
SALADS:
- Keto Caesar Salad
- Avocado Salad
SIDE DISH:
- Zucchini Noodles
- Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
MAIN COURSE:
- Grilled Chicken
SNACKS & APPETIZERS:
- Cheese Platter
- Nuts & Seeds
DRINKS:
- Sparkling Water
- Keto Lemonade
TIPS:
- We have to properly separate the petals so it gets cooked evenly.
- Spray the oil lightly on the coated onions to make them crisp.
- Utilize large onions to provide the best bloom layer.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put in the covered vessel and stock for 2 days.
FREEZER:
- Don’t freeze these onions, as they get soggy.
FAQs:
Will we make this recipe with small onions?
- We can make this recipe with small onions but it doesn’t make proper petals and doesn’t bloom in the same way.
Will we deep-fry this onion?
- Yes, we can deep-fry these onions to provide more taste and texture in the dish, though it increases the fat content.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caloric content: 320 kcal
Total carbs: 10 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 12 g
Net carbs: 6 g
Fat: 28 g
Calcium: 120 mg
Iron: 1.8 mg
Vitamin A: 200 IU
Sodium: 450 mg
Potassium: 400 mg
