Description
Crispy Mozzarella-Stuffed Onion Rings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that combines the crunch of onion rings with the gooeyness of melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- Large onions: 2
- Mozzarella cheese (block): 250 g
- Flour: 1 cup (120 g)
- Eggs: 2
- Milk: 2 tbsp
- Breadcrumbs (panko preferred): 1.5 cups
- Salt & black pepper: To taste
- Garlic powder: 1 tsp
- Paprika: 1 tsp
- Oil for frying: Enough for deep or shallow fry
- Fresh parsley (optional): For garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Onion Rings: Slice onions into thick rings (about 1 to 1.5 cm) and separate into pairs of rings.
- Fill with Mozzarella: Cut mozzarella block into thin strips and fill the space between the two onion rings with mozzarella, pressing gently. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Breading: Prepare 3 bowls with flour + salt + pepper, whisked eggs + milk, and panko breadcrumbs + paprika + garlic powder. Dip each ring in flour, then egg wash, and coat in breadcrumbs. For extra crunch, repeat egg + breadcrumbs once more and freeze for another 10 minutes.
- Fry: Heat oil to 180°C / 350°F and fry rings for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towel, then sprinkle with parsley while hot.
Notes
- Ensure the mozzarella is packed tightly to prevent leakage during frying.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal taste.
- For a healthier option, consider baking instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 4–6 min per batch
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg