Keto Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings
Thick Vidalia onion rings are wrapped in bacon and baked on a wire rack until browned and crisp. This savory, breading-free appetizer pairs tender onion with smoky, rendered bacon in 40 minutes.
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 Large vidalia onion
- 12 Slices of Bacon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F before assembling the rings. It should be fully heated when the baking sheet goes in.
- Slice the Vidalia onion into thick rounds, then separate and select 12 large, sturdy outer rings. Each selected ring should hold its shape when lifted.
- Wind one slice of bacon around the outside of each onion ring, keeping the strip snug and its ends tucked against the onion. The onion should remain intact, with no bulky mound of bacon at the seam.
- Arrange the wrapped rings on a rack set over a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. The bacon should look browned and crisp, with rendered fat collected below the rack.
- Move the finished rings to a serving plate and serve with a keto-friendly dip. The onion should feel tender beneath the crisp bacon.
Notes
Texture tip: Bake the rings on an elevated wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. This allows rendered bacon grease to drain underneath so the bottom of each ring stays crisp rather than soggy. Wrapping tip: Select thick, sturdy outer onion rings and tuck bacon ends firmly under the wrap. If a seam pulls loose, pin it with a water-soaked wooden toothpick before baking, and make sure to remove all picks prior to serving. Reheating: Warm refrigerated leftovers in an air fryer or toaster oven spaced apart until heated through and re-crisped. Avoid using the microwave, which softens the bacon and makes the onion limp. Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Keto Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings
Amount per Serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
30
mg
10
%
Sodium
380
mg
17
%
Potassium
160
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
15
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
10
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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