Description
Deliciously crispy onion rings stuffed with gooey mozzarella and drizzled with rich garlic butter, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced into 1⁄2-inch thick rings
- 200 g (7 oz) mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Pinch of salt (for garlic butter)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the yellow onions into rings that are about 1/2 inch thick.
- Carefully separate the slices into individual rings, placing smaller rings inside larger ones.
- Fill the space between the onion rings with mozzarella strips and press lightly to hold.
- Freeze the assembled rings on a tray for about 30 minutes.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and milk, and one with panko breadcrumbs seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat each frozen onion ring in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally in panko breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry rings 2–3 at a time for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove and place cooked rings on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped parsley and a pinch of salt, then drizzle over or serve with rings.
Notes
Serve with marinara or spicy dipping sauce. Perfect for parties, game nights, or as a tempting snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: onion rings, mozzarella, garlic butter, appetizer, vegetarian