Cheesy Mozzarella Rings (Print Version)
Crisp onion rings stuffed with gooey mozzarella. Double-breaded for crunch and best enjoyed freshly fried.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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8 sticks of mozzarella cheese
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1 onion, cut into thick rings
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1 beaten egg
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1 cup of milk
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Toothpicks to hold everything together
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2 cups of oil for frying
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1 cup of Panko crumbs
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup of regular flour
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A teaspoon of salt
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1 teaspoon of baking powder
# Steps:
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Take two onion slices and make a pair, using one smaller slice inside a larger one. Fill the space between the two rings with cheese and secure with toothpicks.
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Pour oil into a pot and preheat it. Mix baking powder, salt, and flour in a bowl. Coat the assembled onion-cheese rings in this blend, then set them aside on a rack.
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Whisk milk and egg together. Stir that into the leftover dry mixture until everything blends into a batter.
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Dip each ring into the batter, letting any extra drip off. Then coat it with breadcrumbs and place it back on the rack.
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Drop the rings in hot oil, frying till golden. Flip them once halfway through. Drain on paper towels when done.
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Pull out the toothpicks before serving. Pair them with marinara for dipping and serve while hot.
# Notes and Tips:
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Each bite delivers crunchy onion stuffed with gooey cheese—best enjoyed fresh from the fryer!
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To avoid cheese leaking, keep it secured with toothpicks until after frying.
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Want more crunch? Coat the rings twice by repeating the flour, batter, and breadcrumbs steps.