Crispy and delicious Parmesan crisps made from pure cheese — perfect as a side, snack or low-carb alternative to crackers. Ready in about 10 minutes in the air fryer.
Finely grate 200 g Parmesan into a bowl and mix with 0.5 tsp paprika and 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
Cut a piece of baking paper to fit the air fryer basket.
Cooking in the air fryer
Place small mounds of the Parmesan mixture (about 1 tbsp per crisp) on the baking paper, leaving plenty of space between them.
Gently press each mound flat with the back of a spoon so they form round crisps.
Bake in the air fryer at 200 °C for 5-6 minutes, until the crisps are golden and the bubbles have disappeared.
Serving
Let the crisps cool completely on the baking paper — they only become really crisp once they have cooled down.
Serve as a side with soup, salad or as a low-carb snack with a good dip.
Notes
Tips for the perfect result:
Use finely grated Parmesan — it produces more even, crispier crisps than coarsely grated cheese. Let the crisps cool completely on the baking paper before you move them; they keep crisping up as they cool.Variation:
Add dried oregano, thyme or chilli flakes for extra flavour. You can also mix the Parmesan with grated pecorino for a stronger cheese flavour.Serving:
Serve the crisps with guacamole, hummus or fresh salsa, as a topping on creamy soups, or as a low-carb alternative to crackers on the cheese board.Extra crispiness:
For maximum crispiness, give the crisps 2-3 minutes extra at 180 °C after the main bake if they still seem soft in the middle.