Description
Crispy onion rings stuffed with gooey melted mozzarella, coated in a golden crunchy crust—perfect as a fun and indulgent snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 large white onions
- 3 slices mozzarella cheese
- 250 g plain flour
- 5 large eggs
- 150 g breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel onions and cut into 1 cm thick rings. Separate rings.
- Cut mozzarella into sticks to fit inside rings.
- Prepare three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place mozzarella inside one onion ring and cover with another ring to form a sandwich.
- Coat in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Repeat egg and breadcrumb coating for a double layer.
- Heat oil to 175°C (350°F) and fry in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Freeze cheese sticks briefly to prevent early melting.
- Double coating ensures extra crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd oil while frying.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Use high smoke point oil like vegetable or canola.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
