Healthy Parmesan Cheetos

Ingredients

• 3 Egg whites
• 4 tbsp Powdered Parmesan
• 1 tbsp Onion powder (Adds an umami flavor.)
• 1 tsp Ground turmeric (Adds an orange color.)
• Ground black pepper (A pinch; the recipe indicates that it helps activate curcumin.)
• Extra-virgin olive oil (As needed for frying; use it very hot. The nutritional information is an estimate of the oil absorbed.)
• Paper towels (For removing excess oil.)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the egg whites in a bowl. Add the powdered Parmesan, onion powder, turmeric, and a pinch of black pepper.

2. 2

   Mix all the ingredients with a spoon or spatula until the mixture is smooth, thick, and manageable enough to form portions.

3. 3

   Heat enough extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be very hot before adding the mixture, but it should not begin to smoke.

4. 4

   Using a spoon, take small portions of the mixture and carefully place them in the hot oil, leaving space between them so they brown evenly.

5. 5

   Fry the portions for a few minutes on each side, turning them when the underside is golden brown. Cook them until firm, golden, and crispy on the outside.

6. 6

   Remove the Cheetos from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

7. 7

   Let them rest briefly so they finish becoming crispy, then serve immediately.

Notes

The original recipe does not specify an amount of oil or an exact frying time; adjust the heat to prevent them from burning. Serve them freshly made, when they are at their crispiest.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• snack
• keto
• high-protein
• gluten-free
• fried
• crispy
• low-carb