Crispy Onion Cheese Chips (Printable)

Thin onion rings with melted cheese air-fried to crunchy, flavorful chips, perfect for snacking.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium yellow onions, peeled

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 3.5 oz)
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1.75 oz)

→ Spices & Seasonings

04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Slice onions into thin rings approximately 1/8 inch thick. Separate the rings and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
03 - Place onion rings in a single layer on parchment paper-lined air fryer basket or tray.
04 - Mix shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt in a bowl until evenly blended.
05 - Generously sprinkle the cheese mixture over each onion ring, ensuring full coverage.
06 - Cook for 8 to 12 minutes, or until cheese turns golden and crispy and onions are tender. Monitor to avoid burning.
07 - Allow chips to cool in the air fryer basket for 2 to 3 minutes to crisp up further.
08 - Carefully transfer chips to a serving platter. Optionally garnish with fresh chives or parsley. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crunchy in a way that satisfies that chip craving without the guilt.
  • The cheese gets brown and crispy at the edges while the onion stays tender underneath, hitting two textures at once.
  • They come together in under 25 minutes and need almost no real cooking skills.
  • Low-carb snacking that actually tastes indulgent, not like you're punishing yourself.
02 -
  • Drying the onions properly is non-negotiable—any moisture trapped inside means soggy, chewy chips instead of crispy ones.
  • Watch them closely from minute 8 onward because the line between perfectly golden and burnt is about two minutes.
  • They'll crisp up even more as they cool, so don't panic if they seem slightly soft in the basket.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or vegetable slicer to get perfectly thin, even rings—it's worth the small investment and makes this recipe feel less like work.
  • Vidalia or other sweet onions are noticeably better than regular yellow onions if you can find them, though regular ones work fine.
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