Description
Crispy, flavorful TikTok Onion Ring Chips featuring thinly sliced yellow onions baked atop a parmesan cheese layer with a blend of savory spices. These homemade chips offer a crunchy, cheesy snack perfect for satisfying cravings with a deliciously golden finish.
Ingredients
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Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Onion Chips
- 3 medium yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Grate Parmesan Cheese: Finely grate 8 ounces of parmesan cheese and spread it evenly in a thin layer over the parchment paper on the baking pan, forming the base layer for the chips.
- Slice Onions: Using a sharp knife or mandolin slicer, slice the 3 medium yellow onions very thinly, approximately 1/6 inch thick, for the crispiest texture.
- Arrange Onions on Cheese: Layer the thin onion slices over the parmesan cheese in a single even layer, ensuring the slices do not overlap excessively so they crisp properly.
- Brush with Oil: Lightly brush the onion slices with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to promote even browning and crispiness during baking.
- Add Seasoning: Sprinkle the onion and cheese layer evenly with 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon seasoning salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the onion rings are golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking pan from the oven and let the chips cool on the pan for 10 minutes to allow them to firm up. Then break them apart and enjoy as a crunchy, savory snack.
Notes
- Using a mandolin slicer helps achieve uniform thin onion slices for even crisping.
- Adjust seasoning quantities to suit your taste preferences, especially salt and paprika.
- Allow chips to cool fully to maximize crispiness before breaking into pieces.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crunch, though best enjoyed fresh.
- Avocado oil is preferred for its high smoke point and neutral flavor, but other oils can be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chip
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
