Mozzarella-Stuffed Onion Rings with Garlic Butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the onions

• Peel onions and slice into ½-inch thick rings.

• Separate into individual rings, choosing medium and large ones for stuffing.

2. Stuff with mozzarella

• Place a small pinch of mozzarella between two onion rings of similar size, pressing gently to seal the edges.

• Repeat with remaining rings.

3. Set up the breading station

• Dish 1: Flour seasoned with salt and pepper.

• Dish 2: Beaten eggs.

• Dish 3: Breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.

4. Bread the rings

• Dredge each stuffed onion ring in flour, shaking off excess.

• Dip in egg until fully coated.

• Roll in breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing lightly to help crumbs stick.

5. Chill

• Place breaded rings on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.

6. Fry the onion rings

• Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).

• Fry 2–3 rings at a time for 2–3 minutes, or until golden brown.

• Transfer to paper towels to drain.

7. Make the garlic butter

• In a small saucepan, melt butter.

• Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant (do not brown).

8. Serve

• Arrange onion rings on a platter.

• Drizzle with warm garlic butter and serve immediately.

Serving Tip

These onion rings are best enjoyed fresh out of the fryer with a dipping sauce like marinara, ranch, or spicy aioli.