Cheesy Mozzarella Onion Rings
Cheesy Mozzarella Onion Rings are the ultimate mash-up of mozzarella sticks and classic onion rings—juicy onion slices stuffed with gooey cheese, breaded until crisp, and fried to golden perfection. A fun, indulgent snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12–15 onion rings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow or white onions, sliced into thick rings
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks or strips
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika or Italian seasoning (optional)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
Slice onions into thick rings and separate. Pair similar-sized rings and place a mozzarella strip between each pair, pressing gently to sandwich the cheese.
- Lightly coat each stuffed ring in flour.
- Dip into beaten eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs. For extra crispiness, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry onion rings in small batches for 2–3 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Season lightly with salt while hot.
- Serve immediately with marinara, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use panko for an extra crispy texture.
- Double coating helps prevent cheese from leaking during frying.
- Try string cheese for a convenient filling option.
- Can be baked at 400°F or air-fried at 375°F for a lighter version.
- Serve fresh—these are best hot and crispy right after frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 rings
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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