🧅🧀 Cheesy Onion Rings – Crispy, Golden & Stuffed with Melted Mozzarella! 🍟🔥

 

Absolutely! Here's a crave-worthy recipe for Cheesy Onion Rings — golden, crispy on the outside, and oozing with melty mozzarella on the inside. A perfect snack or party hit!

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🧅🧀 Cheesy Onion Rings

Crispy, Golden & Stuffed with Melted Mozzarella!

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✨ Ingredients:

• 2 large yellow or white onions
• 8 oz (225g) mozzarella cheese block or string cheese
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Oil, for frying (vegetable or canola)

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep the Onions & Cheese:

• Slice onions into thick rings (about ½ inch thick), then separate them into individual rings.
• Cut mozzarella into strips or rings that can fit snugly between two onion rings (you’ll be sandwiching the cheese between two rings).
• Pair similarly-sized onion rings and place a mozzarella strip between them, creating a “cheesy onion ring sandwich.” Press to seal as much as possible.

2. Freeze:

• Place the prepared rings on a tray and freeze for 30–45 minutes. This helps the cheese stay inside while frying.

3. Coat:

• Set up 3 bowls:

  • Flour mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Egg wash: beaten eggs with milk.
  • Panko crumbs mixed with paprika and a bit more salt.

• Dip each frozen cheesy ring in:

  1. Flour
  2. Egg wash
  3. Panko crumbs
     (Optional: Double-dip in egg and breadcrumbs for extra crunch!)

4. Fry:

• Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
• Fry rings in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 2–3 minutes per side).
• Drain on paper towels.

5. Serve Hot!

• Best served immediately while the cheese is hot and gooey.
• Pair with marinara, ranch, or spicy mayo for dipping.

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🔥 Tips & Variations:

• Air Fryer Option: Spray coated rings with oil and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
• Use pepper jack or cheddar for flavor twists.
• Add crushed chips or flavored breadcrumbs to the coating for a snacky upgrade.

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Would you like a version baked in the oven or a fun dipping sauce recipe to go with them?