Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• How to Make The Onion Ring Batter
• How To Make Keto Onion Rings In The Air Fryer
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Serving Ideas
• More Low Carb Air Fryer Recipes
• Tools To Make Air Fryer Onion Rings
• Keto Onion Rings Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

I’ve made low carb onion rings in the oven before, and while the flavor is good, let’s be real… they are not as crispy as regular ones. These keto onion rings baked in an air fryer were a total game changer! They actually get SUPER CRISPY. I’m pretty sure this air fryer onion rings recipe alone is reason enough to get an air fryer. 😉

While you can use any air fryer, I made my keto onion rings recipe in my new fave, the GoWise USA Air Fryer Oven . It’s large enough to cook a big batch at once, thanks to the two racks! The interface is also easy to use, and most importantly, it makes just about anything crispy. Even homemade keto fast foods that are hard to get crispy – yay! Check out more low carb air fryer recipes I made in it, at bottom of this post.

If you prefer a blooming onion over onion rings, try this keto blooming onion recipe . You can make that in the air fryer too, if you like!

How to Make The Onion Ring Batter

The key to making onion rings low carb is the batter. We’ll make these keto onion rings with pork rinds and almond flour combined.

We have 3 layers to help it stick and get crispy:

1. Coconut flour and sea salt – This is used for dredging, similar to how you’d use wheat flour for dredging. It helps the egg in the next step stick. The super fine texture of coconut flour is the key to getting this part to work, so I don’t recommend substituting another flour if at all possible. However, if you’re allergic to coconut, you can try arrowroot powder- just know this will add a bit of carbs.
2. Beaten eggs – Like most recipes needing breading, this one needs egg to get the breading to stick.
3. Pork rinds, almond flour, paprika and garlic powder – This combination creates a crispy keto onion rings coating that replaces regular breadcrumbs.

How To Make Keto Onion Rings In The Air Fryer

I’ll walk you through step-by-step so you can see how to make onion rings in the air fryer!

Begin by arranging three bowls in order – coconut flour, beaten eggs, and pork rind/almond flour mixture. (You can see what goes into each bowl above, and the amounts are on the recipe card below.)

Dredge each onion ring in the coconut flour, dip in the egg, shake off the excess, and finally press into the pork rind “breadcrumb” mixture.

PRO TIP: Use one hand for the dry coconut flour and pork rind bowls, and the other hand for the egg bowl. This will reduce getting the dry bowls too “wet”, which can cause the breading to get clumpy and not stick.

As you bread each onion ring, place it onto a greased air fryer rack. Mine looks like this, and my air fryer oven has two of them:

PRO TIP: Don’t crowd or stack the onion rings! They need air flow to get crispy. Make sure they are in a single layer without touching, or at least minimally touching.

You should be able to fit all the onion rings on the two racks (it’s why I love my air fryer oven!), but if not, you can cook them in a smaller air fryer in batches.

Either way, you’ll want to air fry the onion rings at 400 degrees.

The air fryer onion rings look golden when they are done:

• How Long To Air Fry Onion Rings? This keto onion rings recipe in the air fryer takes about 16 minutes. If you’re using a larger air fryer oven with two racks, like I did, you’ll want to rotate them halfway through. In a smaller one with a single basket, just do it in two batches.
• What Are Onion Rings Made Of? Typically, onion rings are dipped in a (high carb) batter and then deep fried. This keto onion recipe is much healthier by using a low carb breading and baking them in an air fryer instead.
• Are Onion Rings Keto? No, regular onion rings are not keto. But, you can still enjoy onion rings on a keto diet by making your own! This air fryer onion rings recipe is keto friendly.
• Are Fried Onion Rings Good For You? No, regular fried onion rings are not good for you. They are often deep fried in GMO oils like canola or soybean oil, and the breading is high in carbs. But, keto onion rings are actually good for you! The key is using a batter that is natural and low carb.
• Can You Make Keto Onion Rings in the Oven? Yes, you can make them in the oven. Use the same temperature and bake just a little longer. However, they do not get as crispy as they do in the air fryer.

Serving Ideas

This keto onion rings recipe goes great with spicy mayo dipping sauce . As for main dishes, try these to accompany your air fryer onion rings:

• Paleo Chipotle Baked Turkey Burgers
• Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
• The Best Steak Bites Ever

More Low Carb Air Fryer Recipes

More ideas for your air fryer or air fryer oven:

• Keto Low Carb Fried Chicken
• Keto Air Fryer Jicama Fries
• Zucchini Fries – I originally baked these, but they are even better in an air fryer!
• Crispy Yuca Fries – A little higher in carbs, but still healthier than potatoes. You can make these an air fryer or oven!

Tools To Make Air Fryer Onion Rings

Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.

• GoWise USA Air Fryer Oven – This is what I used to make this keto onion rings recipe. Two racks allow me to make a bunch at once!
• GoWise USA Air Fryer – If you want a smaller air fryer, this one isn’t as big as the air fryer oven.

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 1 large Onion (sliced into rings 1/2 inch thick) ▢
• 3 tbsp Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour ▢
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt ▢
• 2 large Eggs ▢
• 2/3 cup Pork rinds (~1.8 oz) ▢
• 3 tbsp Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
• 1/2 tsp Paprika ▢
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Arrange 3 small, shallow bowls in a line: * Coconut flour and sea salt, stirred together * Eggs, beaten * Pork rinds, almond flour, paprika, and garlic powder, stirred together
2. Lightly grease 2 air fryer oven racks or an air fryer basket.
3. Dredge an onion ring in coconut flour. Dip it in the egg, shake off the excess, then place in the pork rind mixture. Scoop extra pork rind mixture over it, so that it’s coated on all size. Place into the air fryer rack or basket. Repeat with all the onion rings, placing them in a single layer without touching. (You may need to cook them in two batches if you don’t have 2 air fryer racks.)
4. Preheat the air fryer or air fryer oven to 400 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. For an air fryer oven: Place both racks into the air fryer oven. Bake for about 8 minutes, until the top layer is golden. Switch racks and bake for 8 more minutes, until the top layer is golden again. For a regular air fryer: Only half the onion rings will fit into the basket in a single layer. Place the basket into the air fryer. Bake for 16 minutes, until golden. Remove the onion rings, arrange the next batch of uncooked rings, and repeat.

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Serving size : 6 onion rings, or 1/4 of entire recipe

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Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

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Keto Onion Rings

This keto air fryer onion rings recipe is SO CRISPY, with 7 ingredients! Learning how to make onion rings in the air fryer is the key to keto onion rings that are just as crispy as real ones.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/air-fryer-keto-onion-rings-recipe/

Ingredients

• 1 large Onion (sliced into rings 1/2 inch thick)
• 3 tbsp Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 2/3 cup Pork rinds (~1.8 oz)
• 3 tbsp Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder

Instructions

1. Arrange 3 small, shallow bowls in a line: * Coconut flour and sea salt, stirred together * Eggs, beaten * Pork rinds, almond flour, paprika, and garlic powder, stirred together
2. Lightly grease 2 air fryer oven racks or an air fryer basket.
3. Dredge an onion ring in coconut flour. Dip it in the egg, shake off the excess, then place in the pork rind mixture. Scoop extra pork rind mixture over it, so that it’s coated on all size. Place into the air fryer rack or basket. Repeat with all the onion rings, placing them in a single layer without touching. (You may need to cook them in two batches if you don’t have 2 air fryer racks.)
4. Preheat the air fryer or air fryer oven to 400 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. For an air fryer oven: Place both racks into the air fryer oven. Bake for about 8 minutes, until the top layer is golden. Switch racks and bake for 8 more minutes, until the top layer is golden again. For a regular air fryer: Only half the onion rings will fit into the basket in a single layer. Place the basket into the air fryer. Bake for 16 minutes, until golden. Remove the onion rings, arrange the next batch of uncooked rings, and repeat.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size : 6 onion rings, or 1/4 of entire recipe

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)