Easy Baked Parmesan Crisps - Baked Frico Recipe (2024)

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Easy Baked Parmesan Crisps – Baked Frico Recipe – crispy, crunchy parmesan chips that are perfect for low carb keto snacking!

If you’ve taken up a low carb diet (like I am trying to stick to, thanks to watching my husband’s runaway success since going keto), you might know how much it’s very real to mis crispy, crunchy, and delicious salty crackers.

There’s only so many nuts I can eat for a snack – sometimes I just crave something crispy and crunchy.

I also really miss having non-vegetable things to dip!

These easy baked parmesan crisps are simple and easy – and are perfect for snacking on when you need something crunchy, or when you need a sturdy cracker for dipping!

If you love parmesan cheese, you’re going to LOVE these easy keto crisps!

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Keto Cheese Crackers

If you’re on a keto diet – you’ve probably already scoured the internet for a delicious, crunchy, and crispy baked keto cheese cracker recipe like I did!

If you’re looking for something simple that you dont have to measure, mix, or slave over – you’re in the right place.

Since fricos are made from cheese, and only cheese, they are naturally low carb and fit into macros perfectly!

What is a Frico

Fricos are thin, crisp crackers made out of cheese.

In Italy, they are typically made from Montasio cheese – but cheddar, asiago, and parmesan are perfect for making thin, crunchy fricos as well!

Fricos are perfect because they are simple and easy – plus they involve just one ingredient (unless you’d like to try adding chives, herbs, or salt and pepper) – plus it doesn’t take any fancy equipment to make these delicious, addictive, and simple keto crunchy baked cheese crackers!

How to Make Baked Parmesan Crisps

These easy keto cheese crackers couldn’t be easier – place shredded cheese on a silpat or parchment paper and bake!

It is important to let fricos cool completely before eating to get a crunchy, crisp texture.

Before these keto cheese crackers set, however, you can lay them on a rolling pin to shape them like a taco shell (perfect for keto tacos!) or over a bowl for a mini bowl shaped cracker you could fill with soft cheese, dip, or even vegetables!

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To Make These Baked Parmesan Crisps you’ll Need:

These easy baked parmesan crisps are so easy and simple – they don’t require fancy equipment or tons of ingredients!

This is seriously one of my easiest recipes on site – you only need a few things for perfect keto cheese crackers!

  • Oven or toaster oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper or Silpat
  • Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Other Keto Snack Recipes You’ll Love:

Easy Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

4 Ingredient Keto Jalapeno Cheese Bread

Easy Keto Microwaveable Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug

Easy Single Serve Keto Microwave Brownie in a Mug Recipe

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Easy Baked Parmesan Crisps

Easy Baked Parmesan Crisps - Baked Frico Recipe - crispy, crunchy parmesan chips that are perfect for low carb keto snacking!

Cuisine American

Keyword keto cheese cracker, parmesan crisps

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Additional Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 32 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 294kcal

Author Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  • Add parchment paper or silpat to baking sheet.

  • Make small, flat piles of cheese in round shapes on parchment paper or silpat. Take care to give them a little room to spread without touching.

  • Optional - season with salt and pepper, garlic salt, or other seasoning or herbs.

  • Place in oven with light on, and bake 8-12 minutes, until melting and very slightly browned.

  • Remove crisps from oven and let sit until completely cool.

  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1201mg

Categorized as:
Appetizers, keto, Keto Side Dishes, One Pot, paleo, Recipes, Side Dishes

About Courtney

Courtney loves to share great wine, good food, and loves to explore far flung places- all while masting an everyday elegant and easy style at lifestyle blog Sweet C’s Designs. Sweet C's devoted to finding the best food and drinks you'll want to make or find, around the world!

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FAQs

Why are my cheese crisps not crispy? ›

If you find your cheese crisps are soggy once they've cooled, you likely didn't bake them enough. The edges should be brown before they are removed from the oven. Alternatively, you may have used a soft cheese that won't harden properly when it cools.

Are Parmesan crisps healthy? ›

Michelle Pollock, our Dietitian, recommends these tasty Parmesan Cheese Crisps inspired by VeryWellFit.com as a tasty, yet healthy, snack. Michelle's version does not use any oil in the preparation, a nonstick baking pan or nonstick Silpat baking sheet will do the trick so the cheese won't stick!

How do you keep Parmesan crisps from sticking? ›

How Do You Keep Parmesan Crisps from Sticking? To keep Parmesan crisps from sticking to the baking sheet in the oven, line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat first. You can just reuse the paper or baking mat if you're making multiple batches of crisps.

Do parm crisps need to be refrigerated? ›

How to Store Parmesan Crisps. Keep your leftover parmesan crisps in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. They do not need to be refrigerated.

How do you keep homemade crisps crispy? ›

How Do You Keep Homemade Chips Crispy? The key to keeping homemade potato chips crisp is to store them in an airtight container, which protects your chips from outside moisture. Just make sure the chips have thoroughly cooled off for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before sealing them.

Are baked crisps healthier than fried? ›

Yes. Not by a large amount, but baked crisps have less fat (and so less saturated or trans fats) sand calories because you don't need lots of oil to fry them in. But they also do have lots of sodium either way.

Can diabetics eat Parmesan crisps? ›

3. Whisps Parmesan Cheese Crisps. These contain just 1 gram of carbohydrate per serving, making them a great choice for those trying to manage their carb count.

What is the most unhealthiest crisps? ›

  • Worst crisps overall: Pringles Original.
  • Worst crisps for salt content: Doritos Cool Tortilla Chips.
  • Worst crisps for fat content: McCoy's Flame Grilled Steak.
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What do you eat with parmesan crisps? ›

What do you eat parmesan crisps with? Eat them in salads, add them on top of pasta, use them as a cracker, or eat them on their own.

Why are my parmesan crisps bitter? ›

Keep an eye on your oven when they're baking because all ovens are different. These can quickly burn if left too long, and the crisps will taste bitter. Leave them to cool for a couple of minutes on the tray and then you're done.

Does parchment paper help crisp? ›

While foil and plastic wrap seal keep out air, parchment paper allows foods to breathe a little when wrapped. This means exterior crusts stay crisp, instead of getting soggy.

What is the shelf life of parmesan crisps? ›

ParmCrisps® are made from 100% cheese, oven-baked in small batches, and seasoned with our special selection of all-natural spices for peak flavor. How long do ParmCrisps® last? ParmCrisps® and ParmCrisps® Plant-Based have a 1-year shelf life, while our ParmCrisps® Snack Mix has a 9-month shelf life.

Why is grated Parmesan not refrigerated? ›

Soft cheeses such as cream cheese, cottage cheese, shredded cheeses, and goat cheese must be refrigerated for safety. As a general rule, hard cheeses such as cheddar, processed cheeses (American), and both block and grated Parmesan do not require refrigeration for safety, but they will last longer if kept refrigerated.

How many carbs are in ParmCrisps? ›

Nutritional Information
Amount per serving%Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate1g<0%/td>
Dietary Fiber0g0%
Total Sugars0g
Protein13g27%
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Why are my crisps soft? ›

Because they're full of salt, which attracts the moisture in the air. And the moisture is what stops chips from being crispy. It turns them soft, no more crunch, just weird texture.

Why are my cheese straws not crispy? ›

It can be hard to tell when cheese straws are perfectly baked, but underbaking can lead to soft straws instead of crisp ones.

What makes cheese crunchy? ›

The technical terms for these in cheddar cheese is calcium lactate crystals. They're a natural and intentional part of the aging process, although the cheese doesn't necessarily have to be aged for a long time for them to form.

What makes some cheese crunchy? ›

It is Calcium Lactate, formed by the lactic acid in cheese combining with calcium. Again, this happens only in fully aged, mature cheeses. Although this Calcium Lactate crystal is still found in cheese, the most commonly desired crystal and the one that is encouraged is that of the 'Tyrosine' amino acid.

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