Crispy Onion Cheese Chips (Printer View)

Thin onion slices layered with cheddar and mozzarella, air-fried until crisp and golden for a delicious snack.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium yellow onions, peeled

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Cut onions into thin rings approximately 1/8 inch thick. Separate rings and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Set air fryer temperature to 375°F and allow it to reach the temperature.
03 - Place onion rings in a single layer on a parchment-lined air fryer basket or tray.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
05 - Generously sprinkle the cheese and seasoning mixture over each onion ring, ensuring full coverage.
06 - Cook the coated onion rings in the air fryer for 8 to 12 minutes until cheese is golden and crispy and onions are tender. Monitor closely to avoid burning.
07 - Allow chips to rest in the basket for 2 to 3 minutes to achieve additional crispness.
08 - Carefully transfer chips to a serving platter. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crunchy in a way that satisfies that snack craving without the guilt of traditional chips.
  • Your air fryer does almost all the work while you do something else entirely.
  • The flavor hits differently when the cheese gets those caramelized edges and the onions turn tender underneath.
02 -
  • Moisture is your enemy—I learned this the hard way when my first batch came out soft instead of crispy, and now I pat my onions dry like I'm caring for something precious.
  • Every air fryer runs hot or cool differently, so start checking at 8 minutes and don't let that cheese burn because it turns bitter fast.
  • The cheese will continue to crisp as it cools, so resist the urge to cook it until it looks fully crispy in the basket.
03 -
  • If you can find Vidalia or sweet onions, they'll give you a slightly different sweetness that plays beautifully with the cheese.
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—it prevents sticking and makes cleanup almost laughably easy, which is a win in my book.
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