Low Carb Blooming Onion

Indulge in the crispy, savory goodness of a **Low Carb Blooming Onion**, a guilt-free twist on the restaurant favorite! This keto-friendly version swaps traditional breading for a flavorful blend of **almond flour and Parmesan cheese**, perfectly seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne for a subtle kick. Baked to golden perfection, this dish delivers all the crunch you crave without deep frying or carb overload. Easy to prepare in under 45 minutes, it’s an ideal appetizer or snack that’s as impressive as it is delicious. Pair with your favorite **keto dipping sauce** for a show-stopping low-carb treat that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for sharing!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

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
• 0 as needed olive oil spray
• 0 as needed keto-friendly dipping sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cut off about 1/2 inch from the top of the onion and remove the peel. Place the onion cut-side down.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Open up onion gently with your fingers for separating the petals but do not cut through the root.

Step 5

In a bowl, mix almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until well combined.

Step 7

Dip onion into the egg mixture, ensuring all the petals are well coated.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Transfer the coated onion to the prepared baking sheet. Spray generously with olive oil spray.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the onion is golden brown and crispy on the edges.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes.

Step 12

Serve warm with keto-friendly dipping sauce of choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(640.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1682.6

Total Fat 137.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 763mg	0%
Sodium 2987.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 12.6g
Protein 75.5g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 1223.4mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 599.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.1%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 10.3%