Description
Crispy baked mozzarella-stuffed onion rings deliver a magical blend of crunchy exterior and gooey cheese center. Delightful golden-brown rings promise a satisfying crunch that brings comfort and excitement to snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large onions, sliced into 0.5 inch rings
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese sticks
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk (almond milk)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and heat the oven to 400°F for optimal crispy results.
- Gently separate onion rings, selecting pairs with a suitable gap to cradle a mozzarella stick.
- Carefully nestle mozzarella sticks between matching onion ring pairs, pressing edges to create a secure seal.
- Create a seasoned coating by combining almond flour with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl to create a smooth binding liquid.
- Submerge each mozzarella-filled onion ring completely in the egg mixture, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Roll the egg-coated rings in the seasoned almond flour mixture, pressing firmly to achieve a consistent, crisp exterior.
- Arrange the prepared rings on the lined baking sheet, maintaining a single layer without overcrowding.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the coating transforms into a golden-brown crust and the cheese becomes molten and bubbly.
- Rest the rings on the baking sheet for a few minutes to allow the cheese to set and the coating to crisp further before serving.
Notes
- Swap standard mozzarella with dairy-free cheese for vegan or lactose-intolerant diets, ensuring the same gooey texture and mouthwatering experience.
- Select sweet onions like Vidalia for milder flavor and more delicate rings that won’t overpower the cheesy goodness.
- Pat onion rings completely dry before coating to help breading adhere better and achieve maximum crispiness without soggy edges.
- Freeze mozzarella sticks briefly before inserting into onion rings to prevent cheese from melting too quickly during baking, maintaining perfect structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg