Creamy three-cheese onion dip: melt gouda, cheddar and maasdam into buttery onion ribbons in the air fryer, stir smooth, brown the top, and finish with crumbled bacon. A molten dip for toast or grissini.
Instructions
- 1
Peel onions and slice into thin ribbons using a veggie peeler (stick the onion on a fork for grip).
- 2
Place onion ribbons in a foil baking tray. Add butter and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Add generous amounts of gouda, cheddar, and maasdam cheese on top. Add a splash of milk.
- 4
Cover with foil and air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes.
20:00 - 5
Remove cover, stir the melted cheese into the onions until creamy and smooth.
- 6
Return to air fryer without lid for another 10 minutes to get a golden top.
10:00 - 7
For crispy bacon: place between two paper towels on a plate and microwave for a few minutes.
03:00 - 8
Crumble the bacon over the dip. Serve on toast, grissini, or with a spoon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cheeses melt best for this?
A mix like gouda, cheddar and maasdam gives stretch, sharpness and a smooth melt. Any good melting cheeses work; avoid hard, dry ones that turn oily.
How do I slice the onions into ribbons?
Run a vegetable peeler down the onion (spear it on a fork for grip) to make thin ribbons that go soft and sweet quickly as they cook.
Oven instead of air fryer?
Yes — bake covered at 200°C for about 25 minutes, stir, then uncovered 10 more until golden. Crisp the bacon separately and crumble on top.