Description
Onion crisp transforms humble onions into golden, cheesy snack bites. Crisp edges and melted centers make them impossible to ignore.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup mashed potatoes
- ½ cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Garlic aioli
- Marinara sauce
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 finely chopped onions with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook 10-15 minutes until golden and soft.
- Stir ½ teaspoon garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano into caramelized onions. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix caramelized onions with ½ cup Parmesan, ½ cup cheddar, and ½ cup mashed potatoes in a bowl. Combine until the mixture holds its shape.
- Form 2 tablespoon portions into small patties. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate 10-15 minutes to set.
- Create three separate stations: first with ½ cup flour, second with 2 beaten eggs, third with 1 cup breadcrumbs mixed with ½ cup Parmesan and 1 teaspoon dried parsley.
- Coat each patty by dredging through flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange coated patties on a baking sheet without touching.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until your crisp bakes turn deep golden and crisp on all sides.
- Remove from oven and let cool 3-5 minutes. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like garlic aioli or marinara.
Notes
- Caramelizing onions slowly develops deep, rich flavor that transforms these crisp bakes from ordinary to spectacular.
- Chilling the mixture before coating helps the patties hold together and prevents them from falling apart during baking.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain the crispy texture.
- If your mixture feels too wet, add extra breadcrumbs gradually; if too dry, a splash of milk or an extra egg can help bind the ingredients perfectly.
- Prep Time: 30-40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg