Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 small onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Slice Onion: Peel the onion and slice it into thin rings using a mandoline for even thickness or a sharp knife, which helps the chips crisp up uniformly.
- Create Cheese Mounds: On the prepared baking sheet, place small mounds of shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 tablespoons each), spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading and crisping.
- Add Onion Slices: Place one thin onion slice on top of each cheese mound, aligning them carefully to maintain shape and coverage.
- Season: Lightly sprinkle the garlic powder and paprika evenly over each onion-topped cheese mound to add a subtle kick of flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese edges turn crispy and golden, and the onions become tender and slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the onion chips cool completely on the sheet so they firm up and become extra crispy before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniformly thin onion rings, which ensures even baking and crispiness.
- Allow chips to cool fully on the baking sheet for maximum crunch.
- Store cooled chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain crispness.
- Feel free to experiment with different seasonings such as cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
