Crispy Onion Cheese Chips (Printable Version)

Crunchy chips made from thinly sliced onions and melted cheese, air-fried to golden crispiness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium yellow onions, peeled

→ Cheese

02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (approximately 3.5 oz)
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately 3.5 oz)

→ Spices

04 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 0.25 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

# How To Make It:

01 - Slice onions very thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife, then separate into rings.
02 - Pat onion slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a mixing bowl, toss onion slices with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
04 - Line air fryer basket with parchment paper or silicone liner.
05 - Place small piles of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese on the liner, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
06 - Top each cheese pile with several onion slices, pressing gently to ensure adhesion.
07 - Distribute any leftover shredded cheese evenly over the onion-topped piles for added crunch.
08 - Air-fry at 375°F for 8 to 12 minutes, until cheese is golden and crispy and onions are browned.
09 - Allow chips to cool in the basket for 2 to 3 minutes to firm up before transferring with a spatula.
10 - Optionally garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 25 minutes total, making them perfect for unexpected guests or sudden cravings.
  • Crispy, cheesy, and completely low-carb—you get the snack satisfaction without the guilt or the crash.
02 -
  • Don't skip the drying step—soggy onions will steam instead of crisp, and your chips won't have that satisfying crunch.
  • Fresh, block cheese shredded at home melts and crisps far better than pre-shredded varieties with anti-caking agents.
03 -
  • Watch the chips closely during the final 2–3 minutes of cooking—the difference between perfectly golden and slightly overdone happens fast.
  • Arrange your cheese piles on the parchment in a way that's comfortable for you to see into the basket; uneven visibility means some chips cook faster than others.
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