Description
Crunchy, salty, and warmly cheesy on the inside — these Cheesy Crunchy Onion Rings snap when you bite and melt when you chew. Perfect for game day or as an indulgent side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions (about 700 g), sliced into rings
- 100 g sharp cheddar, shredded
- 100 g mozzarella, shredded
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 120 g breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 2 large eggs
- 120 ml whole milk
- 4 g baking powder
- 8 g salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice and prep the onions: Slice the onions into rings and separate gently.
- Mix the cheese filling: Combine shredded cheddar and mozzarella in a bowl for filling.
- Prepare the dredging stations: Set up flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Dredge the rings: Coat each ring in flour, then egg wash, and press into breadcrumbs.
- Let the coated rings rest for 8–10 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat the oil and fry: Heat oil to 180°C (350°F) and fry rings in batches until golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy: Drain on a wire rack and serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
Use a thermometer to keep oil at the right temperature for optimal crispness. For a lighter version, consider baking instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 rings
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg