These Parmesan Cheese Crisps are the best quick snack that perfectly satisfies every salty, crunch craving you have. This microwave snack recipe takes only one minute to make using a mini silicone muffin pan.
Skip the expensive store-bought bags and make these healthy cheese chips right in your own kitchen. They are a delicious low-carb treat that fits perfectly into any keto lifestyle or daily snack routine.
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Why You'll Love Parmesan Cheese Crisps
Quick and easy: these parmesan cheese crisps take only one minute to make in the microwave.
Keto-friendly snack: this recipe is a delicious low-carb treat that fits perfectly into a keto lifestyle.
Versatile and customizable: you can use various cheeses like swiss or pepper jack and add seasonings for different flavor variations.
Variations on Parmesan Cheese Crisps
- Nacho style: sprinkle the cheese with a pinch of homemade taco seasoning before microwaving for a bold, zesty flavor.
- Garlic and onion: mix ¼ teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder to sprinkle over the cheese before cooking.
- Nutty crunch: top the cheese slices with toasted, chopped pecans before microwaving to add a unique, savory texture.
Top Tips for Microwave Cheese Chips
- Use a silicone pan: a mini silicone muffin pan ensures the chips are easy to remove and microwave safe.
- Choose brick cheese: use a brick of Parmesan cheese rather than the shelf-stable grated variety for the best texture and value.
- Consistent sized cuts of cheese: Try to stay as close to the same size and thickness to ensure the cheese crisps cook evenly.
- Cool for crispness: allow the cheese crisps to cool completely before eating to achieve their ultimate crunch texture.
Serve With
I like to enjoy these Microwave Parmesan Cheese Crisps on their own. I will also use them to scoop my Caramelized Onion Dip, Spinach Artichoke Dip, of this Creamy Clam Dip. They also go great alongside these these Roasted Tomato Soup Shooters or as part of a salad topping.
More Keto Snacks To Try
If you enjoy these Parmesan Cheese Crisps, you may also like my Crispy Baked Salami Chips, Keto Cheese Puffs with Sweet Black Pepper Bacon, Dehydrated Zucchini Chips, and Chai Spiced Nuts.
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📖 Recipe
Parmesan Cheese Crisps
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Ingredients
- 1 ounce parmesan cheese slice cut into 12 pieces
Instructions
- Place each piece of cheese in 1 cup of a mini silicone muffin pan.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove any cheese chips that are crispy. Return to the microwave in 30 second intervals to crisp any chips that did not get crispy enough.
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Notes
- Cut the cheese into 1-ounce pieces. Each 1-ounce piece should give you 12 cheese slices that will fit in the mini silicone muffin pan.
- Arrange the cheese in the muffin cups and microwave on high for 1 minute. Check the cheese and if it looks like it isn't dried out and crispy, return it to the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Some of the chips may be crispy at 1 minute. If they are, you can remove those and microwave the ones that need more time. If you like your cheese to have a golden brown look, just follow the process of microwaving in 30-second intervals.
- Cool them completely to enjoy them at their ultimate crispness. If storing these, you should store in an airtight container.
Kathy says
This looks delicious and so easy!
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Thanks Kathy! They are so tasty and so glad it only makes 1 serving! lol
Margie Valenti says
The silicon muffin pan you suggest has metal handles. It should not be used in the microwave. You could however, use it to bake in the oven for a longer period of time.
Shelby Law Ruttan says
I'll look into that, maybe I copied the wrong url. Thanks for letting me know Margie! And yes, you could do this in the oven also!