Description
Crispy, golden mozzarella onion rings elevate classic pub fare with irresistible cheesy goodness. Southern kitchens embrace this indulgent appetizer that delivers crunch and melted cheese in each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large white onions
- 8 mozzarella cheese slices (8 oz)
- 2 cups (480 milliliters / 16 fl oz) flour
- 2 cups (480 milliliters / 16 fl oz) bread crumbs
- 5 large eggs
- Oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prep Rings: Slice onions into half-inch rings, carefully separating each ring and removing inner layers to create uniform circular structures.
- Cheese Filling: Cut mozzarella into slender strips, strategically nestling cheese within each onion ring’s interior, ensuring complete coverage and structural stability.
- Freeze Setup: Transfer constructed rings to freezer for one hour, allowing cheese and onion configuration to solidify and maintain shape during subsequent coating stages.
- Coating Station: Arrange three shallow dishes – first with seasoned flour, second with whisked eggs, third with crisp breadcrumbs for comprehensive ring transformation.
- Breading Process: Systematically coat each frozen ring by dredging in flour, thoroughly dipping in egg wash, then generously rolling in breadcrumbs, repeating egg and breadcrumb layer for enhanced crunchiness.
- Frying Technique: Heat vegetable oil to 375°F, carefully submerging breaded rings and frying 60-90 seconds until achieving rich golden-brown exterior with crispy texture.
- Finishing Touch: Extract rings using slotted spoon, drain excess oil on paper towels, and serve immediately alongside warm marinara sauce for optimal taste and temperature.
Notes
- Freeze Before Breading: Chilling onion rings with mozzarella helps maintain structural integrity and prevents cheese from leaking during frying.
- Perfect Coating Technique: Double-dipping in egg and breadcrumbs creates an extra-crispy, golden exterior that locks in the melty cheese.
- Oil Temperature Matters: Maintaining oil at exactly 375°F ensures crispy, non-greasy rings without burning or undercooking.
- Precise Slicing Technique: Cut onion rings uniformly to guarantee even cooking and a professional-looking final dish.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg