Here’s a step-by-step detailed recipe for making crispy, gooey Cheesy Mozzarella-Stuffed Onion Rings 🧅🧀🍟:
🧅🧀 Cheesy
Here’s a step-by-step detailed recip for making crispy, gooey Cheesy Mozzarella-Stuffed Onion Rings 🧅🧀🍟
🧅🧀 Cheesy Mozzarella-Stuffed Onion Rings
Ingredients:
- 2 large onions (white or yellow, firm ones work best)
- 8–10 mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese) or block mozzarella cut into sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch; regular breadcrumbs also work)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika (optional for color & flavor)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
- Marinara sauce or ranch (for dipping)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Onion Rings
- Peel onions and slice them into ½-inch thick rings.
- Separate the layers and pick out pairs of rings—one slightly larger, one smaller—to create a “cheese pocket.”
2. Add the Cheese
- Cut mozzarella sticks to fit inside the smaller onion rings.
- Place cheese inside the smaller ring.
- Cover with the larger ring, creating a sealed cheese-onion ring sandwich.
3. Coat the Rings
- Set up a dredging station:
- Bowl 1: Flour (seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika).
- Bowl 2: Beaten eggs.
- Bowl 3: Panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each stuffed onion ring:
- First into flour (shake off excess).
- Then into egg wash.
- Then into breadcrumbs.
- For extra crunch & better sealing: repeat egg + breadcrumb step again.
4. Freeze Before Frying
- Place coated rings on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for at least 1 hour (this prevents cheese from leaking out during frying).
5. Fry the Rings
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry onion rings in small batches until golden brown & crispy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
6. Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce, ranch, or garlic aioli for dipping.
Tips for Success
✅ Freezing is the secret—don’t skip it.
✅ Use panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunch.
✅ For extra flavor, mix Parmesan cheese into breadcrumbs.
✅ You can bake them (at 425°F / 220°C for 15–18 min) or air fry (at 390°F / 200°C for 8–10 min) for a lighter version.
Would you like me to also give you a spicy version (with chili flakes & hot sauce dip), or keep it classic?
Onion Rings
Ingredients:
- 2 large onions (white or yellow, firm ones work best)
- 8–10 mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese) or block mozzarella cut into sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch; regular breadcrumbs also work)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika (optional for color & flavor)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
- Marinara sauce or ranch (for dipping)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Onion Rings
- Peel onions and slice them into ½-inch thick rings.
- Separate the layers and pick out pairs of rings—one slightly larger, one smaller—to create a “cheese pocket.”
2. Add the Cheese
- Cut mozzarella sticks to fit inside the smaller onion rings.
- Place cheese inside the smaller ring.
- Cover with the larger ring, creating a sealed cheese-onion ring sandwich.
3. Coat the Rings
- Set up a dredging station:
- Bowl 1: Flour (seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika).
- Bowl 2: Beaten eggs.
- Bowl 3: Panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each stuffed onion ring:
- First into flour (shake off excess).
- Then into egg wash.
- Then into breadcrumbs.
- For extra crunch & better sealing: repeat egg + breadcrumb step again.
4. Freeze Before Frying
- Place coated rings on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for at least 1 hour (this prevents cheese from leaking out during frying).
5. Fry the Rings
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry onion rings in small batches until golden brown & crispy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
6. Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce, ranch, or garlic aioli for dipping.
Tips for Success
✅ Freezing is the secret—don’t skip it.
✅ Use panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunch.
✅ For extra flavor, mix Parmesan cheese into breadcrumbs.
✅ You can bake them (at 425°F / 220°C for 15–18 min) or air fry (at 390°F / 200°C for 8–10 min) for a lighter version.
Would you like me to also give you a spicy version (with chili flakes & hot sauce dip), or keep it classic?