Mozzarella-Stuffed Onion Rings with Garlic Butter
These crispy, gooey, garlicky onion rings are a next-level twist on your favorite snack. With sweet onion, melted mozzarella, and a garlic butter drizzle, they’re perfect for parties, movie nights, or just treating yourself.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Knife
- Frying Pan or Oven
- Tongs
- Freezer-safe Tray
Ingredients
Onion Rings
- 2 large sweet onions cut into thick rings
- 8 low-moisture mozzarella sticks cut to fit inside onion rings
Breading Station
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garlic Butter
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Peel and slice onions into ½ inch thick rings. Separate into pairs of rings with space for stuffing.
- Fit mozzarella sticks between pairs of onion rings. Press gently to secure.
- Set up dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each stuffed ring in flour, egg, and then seasoned panko. Press crumbs firmly.
- Freeze breaded rings on a tray for at least 30 minutes.
- Fry in oil at 350°F for 2–3 minutes per side or bake at 425°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway. Air fry at 375°F for 12–14 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic until fragrant, then drizzle over cooked onion rings. Top with parsley and serve.
Notes
Freeze extra rings before cooking for a quick snack later. Use different cheeses or spice up the breading for variations.