Description
Crispy mozzarella onion rings bring classic comfort food to new heights with their irresistible golden crunch and gooey cheese center. Perfect for game day snacks or party appetizers, these indulgent rings will make you the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large white onions
- 3 slices mozzarella cheese
- 5 eggs
Flour and Breadcrumbs:
- 2 cups (250 grams / 8.8 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (230 grams / 8.1 ounces) breadcrumbs
Cooking and Serving:
- Oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Carefully separate onion rings, nesting smaller rings inside larger ones to create hollow vessels for cheese filling.
- Slice mozzarella into thin strips, generously stuffing the space between paired onion rings. Place assembled rings in freezer for one hour to firm up cheese and maintain structural integrity.
- Prepare three shallow dishes: first with seasoned flour, second with whisked eggs, third with seasoned breadcrumbs for coating process.
- Gently roll each frozen cheese-filled onion ring in flour, ensuring complete coverage. Dip thoroughly in beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Carefully coat rings in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat egg and breadcrumb coating for extra crispy exterior, creating a thick protective layer.
- Return coated rings to freezer until completely solid, approximately 30-45 minutes, which prevents cheese from leaking during frying.
- Heat vegetable oil in deep skillet to precisely 350°F. Carefully lower rings into hot oil, frying until exterior turns deep golden brown and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Remove rings using slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Customize cheese selection by experimenting with sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or blue cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- Prevent cheese leakage by ensuring rings are completely sealed before freezing and using low-moisture mozzarella.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting flour with almond flour and using gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds.
- Enhance crispiness by adding a pinch of cornstarch or baking powder to breadcrumb mixture for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg