Cheesy Stuffed Onion Rings (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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2 large yellow onions, peeled
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8 ounces mozzarella cheese block
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Optional garnishes
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Marinara sauce, for dipping
# Instructions:
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Slice the onions into 1/2-inch thick rings. Carefully separate the layers and set aside the largest outer rings. Match pairs of rings for stuffing.
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Cut the mozzarella cheese into strips that fit snugly between two onion rings. Place a smaller onion ring inside a larger one and press a cheese strip in the gap. Repeat for all rings and cheese.
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Place the stuffed onion rings on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 1 hour to help the cheese stay in place during frying.
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Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a breadcrumb mixture of garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Dip each frozen ring into flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Repeat egg and breadcrumb coating for extra crunch.
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Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 175°C (350°F). Fry the rings in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
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Remove rings from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with warm marinara sauce for dipping.