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If you're anything like me, you've seen those viral onion chips floating around online and thought, “Yeah, I need those in my life.” Well, let me introduce you to your latest obsession— it's a parmesan pickle chip! These crispy, salty, cheesy bites are the perfect combo of tangy vinegar pickles and melty parmesan cheese magic.
I made these on a whim after seeing the buzz around onion ring chips, and I’m gonna be real with you… After making these parmesan pickle chips, I may never look at a traditional chip the same again. These make the perfect appetizer or snack, with only a few ingredients.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
First, you get that bold, briny punch from the parmesan pickles, layered with that salty, nutty crunch from the cheese. Second, they crisp up beautifully on a baking sheet, giving you that satisfying crunch without frying.
Best of all? They’re ridiculously easy to throw together—just a few basic ingredients and boom: snack perfection in the form of a parmesan pickle chip. Best of all - it's a low carb option, so eat up!
Ingredients / Tools You’ll Need
- 24 Dill pickle slices (enough to cover a standard baking sheet)
- 6 oz Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Dried dill
- 2 tablespoon Ranch seasoning
- Parchment paper
- Olive oil or spray
- Mandolin slicer (if you’re slicing your own white onions or red onions for variations)
Instructions
Preparation:
To get started making the parmesan pickle chips: Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix together your dry seasoning: a teaspoon garlic powder, a teaspoon onion powder, seasoned salt, pepper, dill, and ranch seasoning. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper, and sprinkle a layer of parmesan cheese as your base.
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Now grab your pickle slices and lay them in a grid over the cheese. Keep everything in a single layer—no overlapping. Add some oil over the top and sprinkle your seasoning mix generously over the top, hitting every slice.
Cooking:
Pop the tray into your oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. You’ll see the cheese melts quickly, bubbling up before turning that beautiful golden brown. Once it starts crisping around the edges, pull it out and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
Serving Suggestions:
Once cooled, cut or break into chip-sized pieces and serve with your favorite dip—ranch, spicy mayo, or a garlicky aioli. They’re awesome on their own, but stack ‘em next to french fries or sliders for the ultimate party tray. And if you’re feelin’ fancy? Toss in some crispy onion slices or crushed onion ring chips on top for extra crunch.
Recipe Notes & Pro Tips
Use parchment paper—trust me, it makes cleanup a breeze and keeps everything crisp. If you want an even bolder bite, swap in red onions or thinly sliced yellow onions and add them right onto the cheese before baking.
Uniformity is key here—use a mandolin slicer if using whole pickles or if you're slicing anything fresh. That way, everything cooks at the same time and comes out evenly crisp.
Variations
Try this with thinly sliced onion slices layered over the pickles. Or sprinkle some crushed onion ring chips into the cheese mix before baking. You can also swap out the pickles for onion slices completely for a true viral onion chips experience.
Want a heat kick to your parmesan pickle chips? Add cayenne or chili flakes to your seasoning mix. For a smoky flavor, blend in smoked paprika with your parmesan cheese before baking.
These aren’t just a fun snack—these cheesy dill pickle chips are a genius way to reinvent the traditional chip with just a few basic ingredients. Make a batch - you'll be glad you did.
Other ways to cook: I haven't made them in the air fryer or flat top griddle, but the principals would be the same - medium heat, until the cheese is all nice and melted.
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Ingredients
- 24 Pickle Slices enough to fit on your baking sheet
- 6 oz Parmesan Cheese shredded
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Dried Dill
- 2 tablespoon Ranch Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Mix your seasoning mix together, using all the ingredients above
- First lay your pickles down on a bed of paper towels to give them a quick pat dry to get rid of any excess moisture
- On a parchment lined baking sheets lay down the Parmesan cheese. You want this to make a bed for the pickles line up in a double or triple layer if possible.
- Add your pickles in a grid fashion making sure there's a little space in between each one and they are in a single layer. Make sure the entire Parmesan cheese bed is covered in the pickles.
- Add the seasoning mix on top of the pickles liberally also add your ranch seasoning powder on top as well
- Place into preheated oven on middle rack for 10 to 12 minutes. The cheese will be bubbly almost instantly, but will begin to turn golden Brown. Make sure to remove if cheese starts to burn or char.
- Remove from oven and let cool on parchment paper for 10 to 15 minutes. This will make the cheese nice and crispy and your oil will drain off some as well.
- Slice and serve with your favorite dipping sauce
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lorraine says
Hello, i plan on taking these to an event. how might i store them? thank you, lorraine
Danny Dobrzenski says
These would need to be refrigerated and stored in an airtight container