Description
These TikTok Onion Ring Chips are a crispy, flavorful snack made by baking thinly sliced onions layered with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a blend of savory spices. Perfectly golden and crunchy, they offer a deliciously addictive twist on traditional onion rings without deep frying.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 medium yellow onions, very thinly sliced (about 1/6 inch wide)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Grate Parmesan Cheese: Finely grate 8 ounces of Parmesan cheese and spread it evenly in a thin layer over the parchment paper on the baking pan. This will form the crispy cheesy base of the chips.
- Slice Onions: Slice 3 medium yellow onions very thinly, about ⅙ inch thick. Using a mandolin slicer will help achieve uniform thin slices that crisp well.
- Layer Onions on Cheese: Arrange the thin onion slices in a single layer evenly over the spread Parmesan cheese. Make sure they are overlapped minimally for even crisping.
- Brush with Oil: Brush the onion slices lightly with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to help them crisp up in the oven and to add flavor.
- Season: Sprinkle evenly over the onion and cheese layers: 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon seasoning salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning amounts based on your taste preference.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the onion chips turn golden brown and appear crispy. Keep an eye to avoid burning.
- Cool: Remove the baking pan from the oven and allow the chips to cool on the pan for 10 minutes. This helps them set and become crispier.
- Serve: Once cooled, break the large sheets into individual chips and enjoy your crunchy, savory TikTok Onion Ring Chips!
Notes
- Using a mandolin slicer ensures evenly thin onion slices which crispen better.
- Avocado oil is preferred for its high smoke point and neutral flavor, but you can substitute with olive oil if necessary.
- If you don’t have parchment paper, a silicone baking mat will work similarly.
- Watch the chips closely in the last 5 minutes of baking to prevent burning due to cheese caramelization.
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chip
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
