Crispy Onion Cheese Chips (Printable)

Air-fried golden onion and cheese bites offering a crunchy, savory low-carb snack for any time.

# Components:

→ 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 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

# Directions:

01 - Using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife, slice the onions very thinly and separate into rings.
02 - Pat the onion slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a mixing bowl, toss the onion slices with garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
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 on the liner, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
06 - Top each cheese pile with several onion slices, pressing gently so they adhere to the cheese.
07 - Sprinkle any leftover cheese evenly over the onion and cheese piles for added crispness.
08 - Air fry at 375°F for 8 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is golden and crisp and the onions are browned.
09 - Allow the chips to cool in the basket for 2 to 3 minutes to crisp further, then gently remove using a spatula.
10 - Optionally garnish with chopped fresh chives and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy and satisfying in a way that makes you forget they're low-carb.
  • Takes barely twenty minutes from fridge to plate, so perfect for unexpected cravings or guests.
  • Works with whatever cheeses you have on hand, so there's always room to make them your own.
02 -
  • Don't skip drying the onions; wet slices will steam and become chewy instead of crispy no matter what temperature you use.
  • Every air fryer runs a little differently, so start checking at 8 minutes rather than waiting the full 12—the difference between perfectly crunchy and slightly overdone is just a couple of minutes.
03 -
  • Keep your cheese shreds cold and loosely packed so they don't clump together; take them straight from the fridge to the air fryer basket.
  • If your first batch cooks unevenly, your air fryer might have hot spots—rotate the basket halfway through on your next try.
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