Crispy Onion Cheese Chips (Print Version)

Golden, crunchy onion and cheese bites air-fried for a savory, low-carb snack with bold spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium yellow onions, peeled

→ Cheese

02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (approximately 100 g)
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately 100 g)

→ Spices

04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Optional Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice the onions very thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife, then separate into rings.
02 - Pat onion rings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine onion slices with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt; toss to coat evenly.
04 - Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
05 - Place small piles of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese spaced about 2 inches apart on the liner.
06 - Top each cheese pile with a few seasoned onion slices, pressing gently to adhere.
07 - Sprinkle any remaining cheese over the onion layers for added crunch.
08 - Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 12 minutes, until cheese is golden and crispy and onions are browned.
09 - Allow chips to cool in the air fryer basket for 2 to 3 minutes to crisp further, then carefully remove using a spatula.
10 - Optionally sprinkle with chopped fresh chives and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They're ready faster than you can set the table, yet they taste like you fussed.
  • The cheese gets so impossibly crispy that it shatters between your teeth, but the onions stay soft and sweet inside.
  • Naturally low-carb and gluten-free without tasting like a health food, just pure salty indulgence.
02 -
  • Don't skip the drying step—I learned this the hard way by making chewy, steamed onion chips that never crisped up properly.
  • Watch them closely after 8 minutes because ovens vary wildly, and burned cheese tastes acrid and angry in a way that ruins the whole batch.
03 -
  • If your air fryer runs hot or cold, adjust the temperature by 25 degrees and check early—better to undercook slightly and add a minute than to burn them.
  • The parchment paper is non-negotiable because it prevents sticking and lets you slide the finished chips off cleanly instead of scraping cheese off the basket.
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