Crispy Onion Cheese Chips (Printer View)

Crunchy golden snacks made from thinly sliced onions and melted cheese, air-fried to a savory crisp.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium yellow onions, peeled

→ Cheese

02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (approx. 100 g)
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (approx. 100 g)

→ Spices

04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Optional Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

# Method:

01 - Thinly slice the onions into rings using a mandoline or a sharp knife.
02 - Pat the onion rings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine onion slices with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt, tossing to coat evenly.
04 - Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or a silicone liner to prevent sticking.
05 - Place small piles of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese onto the liner, spacing each pile approximately 2 inches apart.
06 - Layer a few seasoned onion slices atop each cheese mound, pressing lightly to adhere.
07 - Sprinkle any leftover shredded cheese over the onion-topped piles for additional crunch.
08 - Cook at 375°F for 8 to 12 minutes until the cheese is golden, crispy, and the onions are browned.
09 - Allow the chips to cool in the basket for 2 to 3 minutes to firm up before carefully removing with a spatula.
10 - Optionally sprinkle with chopped fresh chives and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're practically zero-carb proof that junk food can be honest and simple.
  • The contrast between melted cheese and caramelized onion is exactly why people become food people.
  • Crunchy, savory, and ready in under 25 minutes—no yeast, no flour, no apologies.
02 -
  • Overloading the basket means steamed onions, not crispy ones—air needs space to do its job.
  • The cooling step is non-negotiable; the cheese will keep setting and crisping even after heat stops, making the final result actually edible without your fingers burning.
03 -
  • If your air fryer runs hot, start checking at eight minutes instead of waiting the full twelve.
  • Wet paper towels work faster than regular ones for drying onions—wring them out and use them to wipe each slice.
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