TikTok has a new viral snack, and it only takes two ingredients to make. Content creator and cookbook author Stella Drivas, known for her Hungry Happens recipes, has taken the internet by storm yet again with her ultra-simple yet irresistibly crunchy onion ring chips.
What are two-ingredient onion ring chips?
Drivas’ onion ring chips are a crispy, low-carb alternative to traditional onion rings, and they couldn’t be easier to make.
Tips for viral success
With just two ingredients, what could go wrong? Well, sometimes TikTok recipes can be a hit or miss. Thankfully, Drivas walks us through everything you need to know to ensure these onion ring chips come out delicious:
- Shred your own cheese. Everything tastes better fresh, including cheese. It may include some extra elbow grease, but freshly shredded Parmesan will taste and look better. Avoid using pre-grated versions from a tub because it won’t give you the crispy texture you want.
- Slice your onions evenly. A mandoline ensures even, thin slicing. But if you don’t own one or prefer not to use one (we get it), you can slice them by hand. Just be sure to pay close attention to the thickness. Cut the onion in half first for easier control. Drivas notes it’s important to keep the slices relatively intact so they hold their shape.
- Fill your sheet pan. Make sure that your onion slices cover every inch of the pan. Yo don’t want to see any Parmesan peeking through! “Fill up the whole layer with onion,” she says, “On a lot of videos, there’s all this dead cheese space that could have been onion. That’s real estate!”
How to make two-ingredient onion ring chips
These two-ingredient onion ring chips check all the boxes for a viral TikTok recipe. Plus, they’re naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly, so they’re a hit for anyone looking for a crunchy, low-carb snack. You can even freeze them and reheat in your oven or air fryer. Follow Drivas’ official recipe below.
Ingredients:
- 7 oz. (2 cups, plus more if needed) freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 small white onions, sliced into ¼ inch rings
- ½ Tbs. olive oil
- Salt, garlic powder and paprika (for extra flavor and color)
Directions:
- Total time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Preheat your oven to 400° F, then line a 12×17 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cheese layer by spreading shredded Parmesan evenly on the baking sheet.
- Slice your onions into thin, even rings using a mandoline or knife. Then, arrange them on top of the Parmesan. Keep them touching but not overlapping to ensure full coverage and crispiness.
- Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, garlic powder and paprika if desired.
- Bake for 18 minutes or until the chips turn golden and crispy. If they come out a little soft, bake for a few extra minutes. Let them cool completely before enjoying so they firm up.
