Description

Crispy, golden onion rings stuffed with gooey melted cheese—a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. These cheesy onion rings are easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

For the Onion Rings:
2 large yellow onions
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
For the Cheese Filling:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp onion powder
For Frying:
2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

1. Prepare the onions: Slice the onions into 1/2-inch thick rings. Carefully separate the rings and set aside.
2. Make the cheese filling: In a bowl, mix mozzarella, cheddar, cream cheese, and onion powder until well combined.
3. Stuff the onions: Take two onion rings of similar size. Place a small amount of cheese mixture between them, pressing gently to seal. Repeat for all rings.
4. Set up breading stations: In one bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, pour buttermilk. In a third bowl, place panko breadcrumbs.
5. Bread the onion rings: Dip each stuffed ring into the flour mixture, then the buttermilk, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Place on a tray.
6. Heat the oil: In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
7. Fry the rings: Carefully fry 2-3 rings at a time for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce!

Notes

For extra crispiness, double-coat the onion rings by repeating the buttermilk and breadcrumb steps. If you prefer baking, arrange breaded rings on a greased baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.