Description
Crispy mozzarella stick onion rings blend two beloved appetizers into one irresistible snack that promises pure indulgence. Golden-brown rings packed with melty cheese create a crowd-pleasing treat you cannot resist enjoying with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large white onions
- 3 slices mozzarella cheese
- 5 eggs
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 grams) flour
- 2 cups (230 grams) breadcrumbs
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- Oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare onion rings by carefully peeling and slicing into rings, ensuring different sizes for nesting. Select a smaller ring to fit inside a larger one, creating a cheese-filled cavity. Strategically place mozzarella strips between the rings, potentially adding an extra cheese layer for enhanced richness.
- Freeze the assembled rings for approximately 1 hour to stabilize the structure and prevent cheese leakage during cooking.
- Create a three-station coating system using flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Methodically dredge each onion ring: first coat with flour, thoroughly dip in eggs, then generously cover with breadcrumbs. For maximum crispiness, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating.
- Return coated rings to the freezer to maintain structural integrity and ensure a crisp exterior.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F, monitoring temperature carefully. Gently lower prepared rings into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding.
- Fry rings until achieving a golden-brown exterior, approximately 2-3 minutes. Watch closely to prevent cheese from completely escaping.
- Remove rings using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on absorbent paper towels. Serve immediately with marinara sauce for optimal temperature and flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Freeze the prepared onion rings before coating to help the cheese stay intact during frying and prevent immediate melting.
- Double-dip the rings in egg and breadcrumbs for an extra crispy, golden exterior that locks in the melty mozzarella center.
- Use cold mozzarella strips and work quickly when assembling to maintain structural integrity and prevent cheese from warming up too much.
- Monitor oil temperature carefully to ensure even cooking and prevent burning while keeping the cheese perfectly melted inside.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg