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.
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
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and grease lightly.
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Slice the onions into very thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick (you’ll need 16 slices total).
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Arrange 8 small piles of shredded cheddar cheese on each baking sheet, spacing a few inches apart.
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Place one onion round on top of each pile of cheese. Sprinkle evenly with ranch seasoning.
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Bake for 11-13 minutes, watching closely towards the end so they don’t burn. They’re ready when crispy and lightly browned.
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Let cool for 5-7 minutes before removing crisps from baking sheets.
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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.