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Parmesan, Basil and Lemon Wafers (Frico)

This recipe creates simple, elegant Parmesan, basil, and lemon wafers (frico). Shredded cheese is mixed with herbs and zest, portioned onto a baking sheet, and baked briefly until golden and crisp. They make a fantastic gluten-free snack or garnish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Italian
Calories 585.6 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Baking Sheet Silicone preferred or parchment-lined
  • 1 Silicone baking mat (Highly recommended)
  • 1 Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Offset Spatula For easy transfer

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons shredded basil leaves
  • 1/2 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Transfer a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan mixture onto a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended for this recipe. Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture, spacing the spoonfuls about 1/2-inch apart. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool and use a flat spatula to transfer from lined baking sheet.

Notes

Ensure the Parmesan is finely shredded for even melting. Using a silicone mat (Silpat) is highly recommended as it prevents sticking and makes lifting the fragile frico much easier after cooling. Watch the frico carefully while baking as they can go from golden to burnt very quickly; ovens vary, so the time is just a guideline. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before attempting to remove them, as they are brittle when hot.