A crispy, golden, and cheesy twist on classic onion rings—featuring gooey mozzarella stuffed inside thick-cut onions!
Ingredients:
For the Onion Rings:
- 2 large onions (yellow or sweet), sliced into thick rings
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut to fit inside the onion rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions:
- Prep the Onion Rings:
- Slice onions into thick rings and separate them.
- Place a piece of mozzarella inside each ring, using a smaller onion ring to hold the cheese snugly inside.
- Set Up the Breading Stations:
- In one bowl, add flour.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs with milk.
- In a third bowl, mix seasoned breadcrumbs, panko, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne.
- Coat the Onion Rings:
- Dredge each stuffed onion ring in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- For extra crispiness, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating a second time.
- Freeze for 30 minutes to help them hold their shape while frying.
- Fry Until Golden:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry onion rings in small batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Dipping Sauce:
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and serve alongside the onion rings.
- Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve hot with the dipping sauce and watch that gooey cheese pull! 🧀🔥
These Ultimate Stuffed Onion Rings are the perfect mix of crispy, cheesy, and savory goodness!
