Description
Crispy mozzarella stick onion rings blend classic American appetizer magic into one irresistible golden treat. Cheese-stuffed rings offer delicious bar-style snacking perfection that will delight hungry guests craving ultimate comfort indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large white onions
- 3 slices mozzarella cheese
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) flour
- 2 cups (230 g) breadcrumbs
- 5 eggs
Additional Ingredients:
- Oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Peel and slice onions into uniform rings, carefully separating the larger and smaller sizes to create nested layers.
- Cut mozzarella into precise strips, ensuring they will fit perfectly between onion ring layers.
- Nest a smaller onion ring inside a larger ring, creating a hollow center for cheese placement.
- Strategically layer mozzarella strips within the ring gap, potentially using double cheese for enhanced richness.
- Freeze the prepared rings for one hour to stabilize the cheese and structure.
- Arrange three separate stations: one with seasoned flour, another with whisked eggs, and the third with crispy breadcrumbs.
- Meticulously coat each frozen ring by first dusting with flour, then thoroughly dipping in egg, rolling in breadcrumbs, repeating the egg and breadcrumb process for maximum crispiness.
- Return coated rings to freezer to maintain their shape and prevent cheese leakage.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to precise 350˚F, monitoring temperature carefully to ensure perfect frying conditions.
- Gently lower rings into hot oil, frying until achieving a golden-brown exterior while preventing cheese from completely melting out.
- Transfer fried rings onto absorbent paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve immediately alongside zesty marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Freeze assembled rings to prevent cheese from leaking during frying.
- Double-coating helps create an extra crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in melted mozzarella.
- Temperature control is crucial – oil at 350˚F ensures perfectly cooked rings without burning or soggy breading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg