Description
Cheezy stuffed mozzarella onion rings are crispy, golden, and filled with melty mozzarella cheese for the ultimate comfort snack. Perfect as a party appetizer or a fun homemade treat, these onion rings combine a crunchy exterior with a gooey, cheesy center. Made with simple ingredients and customizable flavors, they offer an irresistible combination of texture and taste that will delight any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 large sweet onions, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rings
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut into small chunks
Coating Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for gluten-free option)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs (or gluten-free bread crumbs)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
For Frying
- Vegetable oil or canola oil (enough for deep frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Onion Rings: Peel and slice large sweet onions into roughly 1/2 inch thick rings. Carefully separate the rings without breaking them, as these will hold the mozzarella cheese inside.
- Insert the Mozzarella: Cut mozzarella sticks into small chunks that fit comfortably inside the onion rings. Stack two onion rings together, place a piece of mozzarella inside, then add the second ring on top. Gently press around the edges to seal the cheese inside.
- Prepare the Coating: Set up three shallow bowls for dredging: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko bread crumbs mixed with garlic powder.
- Coat the Rings: Dip each stuffed onion ring first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the bread crumbs. For extra crunch, repeat dipping in egg and bread crumbs twice.
- Fry to Golden Perfection: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or heavy pan. Fry the coated onion rings in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and the mozzarella melts inside. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Notes
- Use thick onion rings for better cheese containment and satisfying texture.
- Press onion rings firmly together to prevent cheese leakage during frying.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F (175°C) with a thermometer for optimal crispiness.
- Double-dip in egg and bread crumbs to create a thicker, crunchier crust.
- Drain rings thoroughly on paper towels to keep them crispy and reduce greasiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 onion rings
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: cheezy stuffed onion rings, mozzarella onion rings, crispy onion rings, fried snacks, cheesy appetizers
