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Mozzarella-Stuffed Onion Rings with Garlic Butter

Mozzarella-Stuffed Onion Rings with Garlic Butter

Sofia
Crispy, golden onion rings filled with melty mozzarella and finished with a savory garlic butter drizzle—this recipe is the ultimate snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 large yellow onions sliced into 1/2-inch rings
  • - 8 mozzarella sticks cut to fit
  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 3 large eggs
  • - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • - 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • - 1 tsp garlic powder
  • - 1 tsp oregano
  • - 1 tsp salt
  • - 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • - Oil for frying
  • - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • - 2 garlic cloves minced
  • - 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • - Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Separate onion rings and sandwich mozzarella sticks between similar-sized rings.
  • Freeze for 20 minutes.
  • Set up three bowls for dredging: flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture.
  • Coat rings in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs. Repeat egg and breadcrumbs if desired.
  • Chill rings for 10–15 minutes.
  • Heat oil to 350°F and fry rings until golden and crispy.
  • Melt butter and garlic in a small pan. Add parsley and drizzle over rings before serving.

Notes

## Recipe Notes:
Chilling and freezing are key to preventing cheese leaks. Panko breadcrumbs create the crispiest coating.
## Serving Suggestions & Variations:
Great with marinara or ranch. Try swapping cheeses or adding spice for a twist.
## Expert Tips:
- Freeze rings before frying
- Double bread for crunch
- Don’t overcrowd the frying pan
## FAQs:
1. Can these be baked? Yes, bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes.
2. Best mozzarella type? Use low-moisture cheese sticks.
3. Gluten-free? Yes, with gluten-free flour and crumbs.
## Conclusion/Call to Action:
Make these mozzarella-stuffed onion rings with garlic butter for your next party or snack craving—you won’t be disappointed!
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