Description
A delicious and crispy recipe for cheesy onion ring chips that are perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet onions (e.g., Vidalia or yellow) sliced into ¼-inch rings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella, pepper jack, or a blend
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crunch)
- 2 tablespoons cooked bacon bits (optional)
- 1 fresh jalapeño (optional, thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet or air fryer tray with parchment paper.
- Cut onions into ¼-inch thick rounds and carefully separate the layers into individual rings.
- Lay the onion rings flat on the prepared tray and fill the center of each ring with shredded cheese, keeping it within the ring.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the rings. Add breadcrumbs, bacon bits, or jalapeños if using.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and edges are crispy, or air fry for 8–10 minutes, checking around the 7-minute mark.
- Let the chips rest for 2–3 minutes before removing from the tray and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Try different cheese blends for varied flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with a spicy dipping sauce for added kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serving of 3-4 chips
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg