Description
Mozzarella Onion Rings bring crispy, cheesy magic from Italian kitchens to your plate. Crunchy exterior and gooey cheese center make these rings an irresistible appetizer you’ll want to devour immediately.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large white onions
- 8 mozzarella cheese slices
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) flour
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) bread crumbs
- 5 eggs
Additional Ingredients:
- Oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Carefully slice onions into precise half-inch (1.27 centimeters) rings, ensuring each ring remains intact and carefully separated.
- Slice mozzarella cheese into four equal, slender strips for each onion ring assembly.
- Strategically nest a smaller onion ring inside a larger ring, meticulously filling the remaining space with mozzarella strips.
- Continue constructing rings, then transfer the entire batch to the freezer for one hour to solidify the structure.
- Prepare three separate shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, another with beaten eggs, and the third with breadcrumbs.
- Methodically coat each assembled ring first in flour, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Immediately dip the floured ring into beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll the egg-coated ring thoroughly in breadcrumbs for a crisp exterior.
- Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating process for an extra-crunchy shell.
- Return the breaded rings to the freezer to maintain structural integrity.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Carefully lower rings into hot oil, frying for approximately 60-90 seconds until achieving a rich golden-brown color.
- Remove rings promptly to prevent overcooking, using a slotted spoon or spider strainer.
- Drain excess oil on layers of paper towels to absorb residual grease.
- Serve immediately alongside warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Choose firm, large onions for the best structural integrity when creating the nested rings.
- Freezing helps the cheese and onion layers stay intact during the breading and frying process.
- Double-coating ensures a crispy, golden exterior that locks in the melty mozzarella center.
- Use high-heat oil like vegetable or canola for consistent, even frying without burning.
- Keep oil temperature around 350-375°F for perfect golden-brown color and crispy texture.
- Serve immediately after frying to enjoy the maximum cheese stretch and crunchy coating.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg