Easy 4-Ingredient Baked Cheddar Cheese Crackers [Keto & Gluten-Free]

4.72 from 49 votes

These crunchy, savory gluten-free cheddar cheese crackers are made with just 4 easy ingredients. They're the perfect keto-friendly, low-carb snack

Prep Time5

Cook Time23

Total Time28

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Keto Cheese Crackers

Servings:

Calories: 112kcal

Cracker-Sized Deli Cheese Slices - I used Aged Cheddar, French-Swiss, DutchGouda, and Havarti
3/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Cover cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Lay cheese slices flat to fill the cookie sheet. Leave a little bit of room between each slice. It is no big deal if they melt together; they will break apart easily once they cool. I used precut slices, but you can buy larger deli slices and cut them into smaller squares.
Sprinkle spices on cheese slices.
Bake for 23 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before eating. Once they cool, you can easily break apart any cheese slices that have melted together.
**Note: Baking time may vary due to variances in ovens and thickness of cheese. If the cheese isn't crunchy at 23 minutes, bake a little longer until they are. I would bake in 2-3 minute increments until they reach the desired crispness.

Cut parchment paper to fit the air fryer basket. I recommend a basket size of at least 5 quarts to allow enough room.
Arrange cheese slices in a single layer in the basket, leaving some space in between to prevent sticking as they melt. You may have to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Sprinkle a moderate, even layer of your desired spices over the cheese. I suggest red pepper flakes, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
Cook the keto cheese crackers at 350°F for 7-8 minutes. Flipping the crackers halfway through is also recommended for even crispness.
Check frequently throughout cooking until edges brown and cheese releases easily from parchment. Additional baking time can vary based on the thickness of the cheese and the air fryer model.
Transfer finished crisps immediately to a cooling rack to avoid excess cooking and help retain crispiness. Let fully cool before serving or storing.
Working in Smaller Batches: I recommend working in batches for even cooking results, allowing the air fryer to preheat back to temperature fully between each round.
The air fryer really cuts down total prep and cook time with delicious crispiness! Adjust time as needed for your optimal texture. Enjoy your easy microwave cheese crackers!

Pro Tips:

Allow cookie sheet to cool in between batches. Rotating halfway evens out the cooking.
Freeze cheese before baking. Less risk of cheese spreading together.
Adjust bake time as you go - Oven temps can vary.
Watch closely near the end of bake time and continue cooking if not done.
Add toppings very sparingly. Sprinkle lightly with seasoning.
Use a pizza cutter to neatly cut slices of deli cheese.