Mozzarella Onion Rings (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Components
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Toothpicks for holding things together
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2 cups oil for frying
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1 cup Panko-style bread crumbs
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1 beaten egg, large
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1 cup milk
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8 sticks of mozzarella
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1 big onion, sliced into thick circles
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 teaspoon salt (fine)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup regular flour
# Steps to Follow:
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Pull out the toothpicks carefully from every onion ring. Enjoy them warm with some marinara for dipping if you like.
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Warm your oil in a deep pot till it hits 350°F (about 175°C). Gently slide the breaded onion rings in with a slotted spoon or tongs. Let them fry, flipping once, for around 3–4 minutes until they're crispy and brown. Grab them out and drain them on a paper towel.
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Now dunk those floured onion rings in your batter, letting the extra drip off. Roll each one in the Panko crumbs so they're totally covered. Put them back on the rack.
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In a new bowl, mix the egg with milk. Slowly add the leftover seasoned flour while stirring so you get a lump-free, smooth batter.
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Roll each stuffed onion ring in your flour blend so it's coated everywhere. Place them on a wire rack until the next part.
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Toss your flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir it up so everything's mixed well.
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Find two onion rings, with one ring fitting neatly inside the other. Stick a cheese stick you've cut lengthwise into the gap between. Use a toothpick to keep it all tucked together.
# Additional Tips:
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Stick the cheese between the onion circles with toothpicks so it doesn't ooze out in the oil.
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Going through flour first, then batter, then Panko makes them super crunchy.
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Eat the onion rings while they're hot for the crispiest bite and best flavor.