Oven-Baked Parmesan Onion Ring Chips Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Onion Rings Chips made with sweet onion slices coated in a savory parmesan cheese crust infused with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. These oven-baked chips offer a deliciously crispy snack or appetizer, garnished with fresh herbs for an extra touch of freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12-15 onion rings chips 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
- 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Optional Garnish
- Fresh chopped chives or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the cheese base: On the prepared parchment paper, create small mounds of freshly shredded parmesan cheese roughly the size of each onion slice. This will act as the crispy base for the onion rings.
- Place onion rings on cheese: Take each sweet onion ring slice and set it gently on top of each cheese mound. Press lightly so the onion sticks to the cheese, ensuring the cheese will hold the chip together when baked.
- Season and oil: Lightly mist the assembled onion rings and cheese with cooking spray or brush with olive oil for better crisping. Then sprinkle each ring with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper for bold, smoky flavor.
- Bake until golden and crispy: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and the edges are crispy. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- Cool and garnish: Remove from the oven and allow the onion rings chips to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. This resting time helps them firm up to a perfect crisp. Garnish with freshly chopped chives or parsley if desired and serve with your favorite dip.
Notes
- Use sweet onions for a milder, sweeter flavor that complements the parmesan cheese well.
- You can substitute parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preference or add other spices like cayenne for heat.
- Allow chips to cool completely for maximum crispness before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.
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