Onion Ring Chips

What Are Onion Ring Chips?

Onion ring chips are even less complicated than they sound. They’re simply thinly sliced onions and cheese baked together until transformed into an ultra-crispy, salty snack. As the onions caramelize, they meld into the crisped, golden-brown cheese, creating a crunch that rivals traditional chips.

Onion ring chips are even less complicated than they sound. They’re simply thinly sliced onions and cheese baked together until transformed into an ultra-crispy, salty snack. As the onions caramelize, they meld into the crisped, golden-brown cheese, creating a crunch that rivals traditional chips.

The key to perfect onion ring chips is in the onion slicing. The thinner the onions, the better they crisp up in the oven. If you have a mandoline, use it for precise, ultra-thin cuts. If slicing by hand, take your time to achieve the thinnest possible rings. This ensures they caramelize rather than stay raw and sharp in flavor.

Another crucial step is using plenty of freshly shredded Parmesan. Pre-grated cheese can have additives that prevent it from melting smoothly, so opt for a block of Parmesan and grate it yourself. When baked, the cheese forms a lacy, crunchy structure that holds the onions together.

This snack is endlessly customizable and nearly foolproof. So, what are you waiting for? Here’s how to make your own batch of onion ring chips tonight.

Ingredients

2–3 medium white onions, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds

8 ounces freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Salt, garlic powder, and paprika, to taste

Stuff you will need 

Cookie sheet

Parchment paper 

Mandolin or

Cutting board with sharp knife 

Directions 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Sprinkle a thin, even layer of Parmesan cheese across the baking sheet. Arrange the onion rings in a single layer over the cheese.

Lightly brush the onion rings with olive oil and season with salt, garlic powder, and paprika.

Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Let cool for 10 minutes before breaking apart into chips.