Mozzarella-Stuffed Onion Rings with Garlic Butter
A delightful combination of crunchy fried onion rings filled with gooey mozzarella and drizzled with fragrant garlic butter. Perfect for snacks or gatherings.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
For the onion rings
- 2 large large white onions, sliced into thick rings
- 1 block mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large large eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- as needed Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- as needed Vegetable oil, for frying
For the garlic butter
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- a pinch pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Carefully separate the onion slices into rings, matching similar sizes.
- Take a mozzarella strip and insert it between two onion rings, gently pressing down to create a sandwich.
Coating
- Prepare three shallow bowls—one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each onion ring sandwich in flour, then in egg, and finally press into the panko mixture until fully coated.
Chilling
- Transfer the coated onion rings to a lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
Frying
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the onion rings in batches for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Garlic Butter
- Melt the unsalted butter in a small pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Brush the garlic butter over the hot onion rings while they’re warm.
Serving
- Garnish the onion rings with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a bit of spice, add cayenne pepper to the panko breadcrumbs. You can also freeze the coated onion rings for later use and fry them straight from the freezer.