Description
These crispy and flavorful Onion Ring Chips combine thinly sliced yellow onions baked on a bed of parmesan cheese with a blend of spices and fresh thyme. Perfect as a savory snack or appetizer, they deliver a delightful crunch and a burst of aromatic seasoning.
Ingredients
Cheese
- 7 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded
Onions
- 3 small yellow onions, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
Seasoning & Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 17 x 12-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Prepare Cheese Base: Spread the shredded parmesan cheese evenly across the parchment paper on the baking sheet. This cheese layer will form the crispy base of the chips.
- Arrange Onions: Place the sliced onion rings in a single layer on top of the parmesan, arranging them so the edges just touch but do not overlap for even cooking.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush the tops of the onion rings with olive oil to help them crisp up and add flavor during baking.
- Mix and Sprinkle Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Sprinkle this spice blend evenly over the onions. Add a pinch of salt and scatter fresh thyme leaves on top for a fragrant herbal note.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Bake until the onions are lightly golden and the parmesan cheese has melted, browned, and become crispy around the edges.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet and transfer the onion ring chips to a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes. This step allows the chips to set and crisp up further.
- Serve: Break the baked parmesan and onion mixture into chip-sized pieces and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure onions are sliced uniformly for even baking.
- Use fresh thyme for best flavor; dried thyme can be substituted in smaller quantity.
- For extra crispiness, allow chips to cool completely before serving.
- Crushed red pepper flakes add heat; omit if you prefer a milder flavor.
- These chips are best enjoyed the same day as baking for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
