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Tasty Cheesy Mozzarella-Stuffed Onion Rings

Cheesy Mozzarella‑Stuffed Onion Rings are crisp, deep‑fried onion sandwiches filled with gooey mozzarella—perfect for sharing at parties, cozy nights in, or easy weekend fun.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet onions Vidalia or Walla Walla, sliced into ½–¾″ rings
  • 8 –10 ounces mozzarella sticks or block cut into 2–3″ strips
  • 1 cup all‑purpose flour seasoned with salt & pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk or 2 beaten eggs
  • 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs or panko
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for deep‑frying, about 2–3″ deep

Instructions
 

  • Peel and cut onions into ½–¾″ rings. Pair a small ring inside a larger one to form a “cheese pocket.” Set aside small rings.
  • Cut mozzarella into 2–3″ strips. Insert between paired rings to form stuffed stacks.
  • Place stacks on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze 30–60 minutes to help them hold shape and prevent cheese leakage.
  • Prepare 3 stations:
    Flour mix: flour + salt & pepper
    Wet binder: buttermilk or beaten eggs
    Breadcrumbs: breadcrumbs + garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt & pepper
  • Coat rings in flour, then wet binder, then breadcrumbs. Repeat wet and breadcrumb for double coating. Freeze again 15–30 minutes.
  • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry 2–3 rings at a time for 2–3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.