Crispy Cheesy Mozzarella Onion Rings
Cheesy Mozzarella Onion Rings are thick onion slices stuffed with melty mozzarella, coated in a light batter and crunchy panko, then fried until golden and crisp.
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions sliced into thick rings
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks cut to fit
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1½ cups panko bread crumbs
- Cooking oil for frying
- Wooden toothpicks
Instructions
- Stuff mozzarella between paired onion rings and secure with toothpicks.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt, then coat onion rings lightly.
- Whisk milk and egg, combine with remaining flour mix to form batter.
- Dip rings in batter, then coat fully with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry in 350°F oil until golden and crisp on both sides.
- Drain, remove toothpicks, and serve hot with dipping sauce.