Description
These homemade Onion Cheddar Chips are crispy, flavorful baked potato slices seasoned with a blend of spices and topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect as a savory snack, they combine a delightful crunch with rich cheesy goodness, garnished with fresh green onions for an extra pop of flavor.
Ingredients
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Potato Chips
- 2 large russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Topping
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy clean-up.
- Prepare Potatoes: Rinse the potato slices under cold water to remove excess starch and pat them completely dry with a clean towel to promote crispiness.
- Season Slices: In a large bowl, toss the potato slices with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, making sure each slice is evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Arrange for Baking: Lay the seasoned potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, taking care not to overlap to ensure even baking and crisping.
- Bake First Side: Bake the potato slices for 20 minutes, allowing them to start crisping up and developing a golden color.
- Flip and Continue Baking: Flip the slices over carefully and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes or until they are fully golden and crisp.
- Add Cheese: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and immediately sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the hot chips, so the cheese melts quickly.
- Melt Cheese: Return the trays to the oven for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Let the chips cool slightly, then garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak the sliced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking and dry them thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
- Use a mandoline slicer to achieve evenly thin potato slices for uniform cooking.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more or less salt and spices according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup chips
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
