Asiago-Pepper Frico (Crispy Cheese Wafers)
This simple recipe creates crispy cheese wafers, or frico, using shredded Asiago cheese seasoned with black and cayenne pepper. Perfect as a low-carb snack or garnish, they bake quickly into delicate, savory crisps.
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Parchment Paper
- 1 Measuring Spoons For spices
- 1 Measuring Cups For cheese
- 1 Spatula For removal
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup packed shredded asiago cheese or shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the shredded Asiago cheese, fresh ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Spoon tablespoon-sized mounds of the cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving ample space (at least 2 inches) between each mound as they will spread.
- Gently flatten each mound slightly with the back of the spoon or your fingers to ensure even thickness.
- Bake for 6-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy, and the centers are bubbling.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Let the frico cool completely on the baking sheet. They will crisp up as they cool.
- Once cool and firm, carefully remove the frico from the parchment paper using a spatula.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure the cheese is evenly spread in thin layers for uniform crisping. Watch them closely while baking, as they can go from golden to burned quickly. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before attempting to remove them; they will be fragile when hot. Adding a pinch of garlic powder or dried herbs like oregano or thyme can offer a nice aromatic variation.