Description
Crispy homemade Onion Cheddar Chips deliver a sharp, cheesy crunch with caramelized onion undertones. Savory snack lovers will find these addictive chips irresistible, offering a gourmet twist on classic potato chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large sweet onions
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) ranch seasoning (or seasoning of choice)
Dipping Sauce:
- Ranch or marinara sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 375°F (190°C). Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper and apply a light coating of non-stick spray.
- Carefully slice yellow or white onions into uniform, thin rounds approximately 1/4-inch (0.64 centimeters) thick. Ensure you have exactly 16 precise slices for consistent results.
- Distribute shredded cheddar cheese across the prepared baking sheets, creating 8 small, separate mounds on each sheet. Space the cheese piles about 2-3 inches apart to prevent merging during cooking.
- Gently place one onion round on top of each cheese mound, ensuring complete coverage of the cheese base.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix evenly across the onion and cheese surfaces, using approximately per crisp to guarantee balanced flavor.
- Transfer the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 11-13 minutes. Monitor closely during the final 3 minutes to prevent excessive browning or burning.
- Remove from oven once the edges turn golden brown and the cheese appears crisp and lacy.
- Allow the onion cheddar chips to rest and solidify on the baking sheets for 5-7 minutes, enabling them to develop a crisp texture.
- Carefully transfer the chips to a serving plate using a thin spatula. Accompany with ranch or marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- These savory chips offer a low-carb alternative to traditional potato chips, perfect for keto and health-conscious snackers.
- Precise cheese placement ensures even cooking and creates crispy, golden edges that deliver maximum flavor and crunch.
- Watching closely during the last few minutes of baking prevents burning and guarantees perfectly caramelized onion cheddar crisps.
- Ranch seasoning adds a zesty kick that elevates the simple combination of onions and cheese into an irresistible appetizer or snack.
- Cooling the chips on the baking sheet helps them firm up and develop a satisfying crispness that holds up when dipped.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like parmesan or pepper jack to create unique flavor profiles that suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg