Air Fried Paleo Onion Rings
These air-fried onion rings are a healthier alternative to traditional fried onion rings, and they're just as crispy and delicious. Made with almond flour and tapioca flour, these onion rings are gluten-free and paleo-friendly. They're also easy to make, and they cook in just 10-12 minutes in the air fryer.
Onion rings are a classic American side dish, but they're often fried in unhealthy oils and coated in bread crumbs. This recipe for air-fried onion rings is a healthier alternative, and it's just as crispy and delicious. Made with almond flour and tapioca flour, these onion rings are gluten-free and paleo-friendly. They're also easy to make, and they cook in just 10-12 minutes in the air fryer. The key to crispy onion rings is to use a light coating of flour. Too much flour will make the onion rings soggy. I like to use a combination of almond flour and tapioca flour. Almond flour gives the onion rings a nice crunch, while tapioca flour helps to bind the coating together. I also add a little bit of dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the coating for flavor. Once the onion rings are coated, they're air-fried until crispy and golden brown. I like to flip the onion rings halfway through cooking so that they cook evenly. Serve the onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat air to 400 degrees.
  2. Slice the onion into 1/4 inch thick rounds and separate the rings.
  3. In a bowl toss the onion rings with the olive oil.
  4. In a separate bowl whisk together the almond flour, tapioca flour, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Dredge the onion in the almond mixture, shaking off any excess.
  6. Place the onion on the air-fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. Flip halfway through cooking.
Why It Works
  • Air-frying the onion rings instead of deep-frying them reduces the amount of fat and calories in the dish.
  • Using almond flour and tapioca flour instead of bread crumbs makes the onion rings gluten-free and paleo-friendly.
  • The combination of almond flour and tapioca flour gives the onion rings a crispy coating.
  • Adding a little bit of dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the coating adds flavor to the onion rings.