If you’re a fan of cheesy, crispy, savory snacks that practically melt in your mouth, get ready to meet your new obsession: Cheesy Onion Crisps! This insanely easy baked appetizer comes together with just a few basic ingredients and bakes up crispy perfection in under 15 minutes. They’re customizable, delicious, and the ideal snacking solution when those salty cravings hit.
With layers of crispy baked onion slices and gooey melted cheese in every bite, these cheesy onion crisps have all the irresistible flavors of blooming onion appetizers but in handheld nibble form. The secret is baking them at high heat so the onions get delightfully crisp on the outside while the cheese filling stays warm and melty on the inside. You’ll want to keep making batch after batch!
Why You’ll Love This Cheesy Onion Crisps Recipe:
- Just 4 simple ingredients required
- Crazy quick prep and cook time (less than 25 minutes!)
- Perfectly crispy, melty, and so satisfyingly flavorful
- Versatile base that can be seasoned any way you like
- Baked instead of fried for a lighter, healthier snack
Key Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Sweet onions – yellow, white or red all work. The natural sugars help them caramelize nicely.
- Cheddar cheese – the sharper the better for max flavor! Other cheeses like pepper jack also taste amazing.
- Ranch seasoning – for that addictive ranch flavor we all crave. Try Cajun, Italian, or taco seasoning for other fun variations.
- Marinara sauce or ranch for dipping – these crisps need a creamy, tangy dip to make them even more irresistible!
How to Make Cheesy Onion Crisps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and grease them lightly. This helps the cheesy crisps slide right off later.
- Slice onions into very thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick. You’ll need 16 slices total.
- Portion out 16 small piles of shredded cheese onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Place an onion round on top of each mound of cheese and sprinkle with ranch seasoning (or desired seasoning blend).
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, keeping a close eye on them in the last few minutes so they don’t burn. They’re ready when crispy and lightly browned.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes before trying to remove them from the sheets. They’ll crisp up more as they cool.
- Serve warm with marinara, ranch or any dipping sauce you like for dunking!
Pro Tips for Best Results:
- Use a super sharp knife or mandoline to slice the onions very thin and evenly. This helps them get lacy and crisp.
- Grate cheese from a block instead of using pre-shredded for ultimate melting.
- Keep an eye on them towards the end of baking – they can go from perfect to burnt quickly!
- Let the baked crisps cool for a few minutes before removing so they have time to firm up.
- Double the batch because these will go fast! They’re easy to make more.
- Switch up the seasonings with cajun seasoning, Italian, taco, or other blends you like.
Cheesy Onion Crisps Recipe
These crispy baked Cheesy Onion Crisps make the perfect snack or party appetizer! Layers of thinly sliced onion and melted cheddar cheese get crisp and bubbling in the oven. Serve with ranch or marinara for dipping.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet onions
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp ranch seasoning or seasoning of choice
- Ranch or marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- Slice the onions into very thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick (you’ll need 16 slices total).
- Arrange 8 small piles of shredded cheddar cheese on each baking sheet, spacing a few inches apart.
- Place one onion round on top of each pile of cheese. Sprinkle evenly with ranch seasoning.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, watching closely towards the end so they don’t burn. They’re ready when crispy and lightly browned.
- Let cool for 5-7 minutes before removing crisps from baking sheets.
- Serve warm with ranch or marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use a very sharp knife or mandoline to slice onions evenly and thinly for optimal crispiness.
- Watch closely while baking – crisps can go from golden to burnt quickly.
- Let cool for 5 mins before removing from sheets to allow crisps to fully firm up.
- Change up the seasoning with cajun, taco seasoning, Italian, or other desired blends.
- Crisps will stay fresh for up to 5 days stored at room temp in an airtight container.
- Reheat at 400°F for 2-3 minutes until hot and crispy.
