Cheesy Stuffed Mozzarella Onion Rings

🧀 Cheesy Stuffed Mozzarella Onion Rings

🧾 Ingredients

• 2 large onions

• 8–10 mozzarella cheese sticks (or block mozzarella cut into strips)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tbsp milk

• 1½ cups breadcrumbs (panko works best)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Onion Rings

1. Peel onions and slice into ½-inch thick rings.

2. Separate the rings and pair similar-sized rings together (one larger, one smaller).

3. Place mozzarella strips between the two rings to form a cheese-stuffed ring.

4. Press gently to seal.
   👉 Freeze rings for 30 minutes (important to prevent cheese leaks).

2️⃣ Breading Station

1. Bowl 1: Flour mixed with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

2. Bowl 2: Eggs whisked with milk.

3. Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs.

3️⃣ Coat the Rings

1. Dredge each ring in flour.

2. Dip in egg mixture.

3. Coat well with breadcrumbs.

4. For extra crunch, repeat egg + breadcrumbs once more.

5. Return to freezer for 10–15 minutes.

4️⃣ Fry

1. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

2. Fry onion rings in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

3. Remove and drain on paper towels.

🔥 Optional Baking or Air Fryer

• Oven: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.

• Air Fryer: 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with marinara sauce, ranch, or spicy mayo

• Best eaten immediately while the cheese is melty

✨ Tips

• Keep rings cold until frying

• Seal gaps well with breadcrumbs

• Don’t overcrowd the fryer