Made with just 4 ingredients, these Cheddar Onion Ring Chips are an easy, low carb snack! They’re a tasty alternative to traditional deep fried onion rings and potato chips when you’re craving something salty.
More easy low carb snacks we love include our dill pickle cheddar cheese chips and mozzarella pizza chips.
Easy Low Carb Cheddar Cheese Onion Rings
These cheddar cheese onion ring chips are salty, savory, and perfectly crispy with onion slices, cheddar cheese, candied jalapenos, and just a sprinkle of creole seasoning. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors to satisfy your taste buds.
No, these certainly aren’t irresistible deep fried onion rings, but they’re still a pretty great snack for the onion lover and without the guilt!
Ingredients Needed
This easy, low carb snack comes together with just 4 ingredients, plus an optional dipping sauce.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Cheddar cheese – I highly recommend freshly shredded cheese for this recipe.
- Onion– Thinly sliced into rings.
- Creole seasoning – While you can make these with other seasonings (or no seasoning at all), I find that creole seasoning adds the perfect amount of flavor and heat.
- Candied jalapeño rings – Drained and patted dry. Our candied jalapenos add a touch of heat and also sweetness. Or you could use jarred pickled jalapeño rings from the store that aren’t sweet.
- Marinara sauce (optional) For dipping. Either our homemade marinara or your favorite store brand will work.
How to Make Cheddar Cheese Onion Rings
Cheddar onion ring chips are quick and easy to make. They’re an ideal snack because they require just 5 minutes of prep.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Add the cheese. Coat a muffin top pan with nonstick spray. Add the shredded cheese to each circle.
- Add the onion rings. Add one slice of onion to each circle, followed by one or two pickled jalapeños on top of the onion. Sprinkle with a bit of creole seasoning.
- Bake. Bake at 375F for 10 to 14 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. (Watch them carefully, as they can go from done to burnt pretty quickly.)
- Cool. Remove from the oven, and let the cheddar chips cool in the muffin pan for a couple of minutes. Then transfer to paper towel-lined plates to drain and crisp up.
- Enjoy. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Recipe Tips & Variations
Here are a few tips for making these cheddar onion chips, plus a few variations.
- Use freshly shredded cheese. It will give you optimal flavor and melting, compared to the pre-shredded packages of cheese.
- Try different cheese. You can replace the cheddar cheese with other desired cheese.
- Make sure the cheese is browning. It’s important to bake these until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are browning or they won’t be crispy.
- Cool in the pan first. If you try to remove the cheddar cheese chips from the pan immediately, you’ll just have melted cheese on your hands. Give it a few minutes to set so you can easily transfer it to the paper towel plate.
- Bake directly on parchment paper instead. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mound portions of the cheese mixture, with 2 inches between. Flatten them slightly with the back of the spoon. Proceed with the written recipe.
Serving Suggestions
Cheddar onion rings make a great anytime snack. We love to dip them in marinara sauce though if you’re counting carbs you may just want to enjoy them as-is.
They’re also super delicious topped on a burger (whether it’s an onion burger, turkey burger, or chicken burger), just like you would a slice of onion.
Proper Storage
How Long Will Cheddar Onion Rings Stay Fresh? I recommend enjoying your cheddar onion chips the day they’re made for best crispness. However, they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Cheddar Onion Ring Chips
Ingredients
- 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 thinly sliced onion circles
- 24 candied jalapeños (or pickled jalapeño rings), drained and patted dry
- 1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning
Instructions
- Coat a Wilton muffin top pan with nonstick spray. (See note below.)
- Add freshly shredded cheddar cheese to each circle (about 1/4 cup.)
- Next, add an onion circle on top of the cheese and two pickled jalapeños on top of the onion. Sprinkle with a bit of creole seasoning.
- Bake for about 10 to 14 minutes or until the edges start to brown. (Watch them carefully, as they can go from done to burnt quickly.)
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Then run a dull knife around the edges of the cheddar onion chips to take them out.
- Transfer to paper towel-lined plates to drain for 10 minutes and crisp up.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping if desired and enjoy!
