Crispy Onion Cheese Chips (Print Version)

Thin onion rings layered with cheddar and mozzarella, air-fried till golden and crispy for a tasty low-carb snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium yellow onions, peeled

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100 g)
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (50 g)

→ 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 Make:

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 - Set air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow to preheat.
03 - Place onion rings in a single layer on a parchment-lined air fryer basket or tray.
04 - Combine shredded cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl.
05 - Generously sprinkle the cheese mixture over each onion ring, ensuring even coverage.
06 - Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 to 12 minutes until cheese is golden and crispy and onions are tender. Monitor to avoid burning.
07 - Allow chips to cool in the basket for 2 to 3 minutes to enhance crispness.
08 - Transfer chips carefully to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like you spent hours in the kitchen, but honestly take less time than heating up a conventional oven.
  • The cheese gets impossibly crispy while the onion underneath stays just tender enough—it's the perfect textural contrast that keeps you coming back for more.
  • Naturally low-carb and gluten-free without any weird substitutes or processing, just real food that happens to be good for you.
  • One batch disappears faster than you'd expect, making it perfect for unexpected guests or satisfying those 3 p.m. snack cravings.
02 -
  • The parchment paper under your chips is non-negotiable—without it, the cheese will stick to the basket and you'll lose half your batch to frustration.
  • Don't crowd the basket or stack onion rings; they need air circulation all around them to get properly crispy, not steamed.
  • Watch them closely during the last few minutes—the difference between perfectly golden and slightly burnt is usually about 90 seconds, and that's when it pays to hover nearby and actually look at what's happening.
03 -
  • Use Vidalia or sweet onions if you can find them—they caramelize more gently and add a subtle sweetness that makes people reach for a second helping without knowing why.
  • Keep your cheese shreds separated and not clumped together when you sprinkle them; it helps everything cook evenly and prevents some spots from getting overdone while others stay pale.
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