This Chicken and Mozzarella Stuffed Onion Rings Recipe combines the savory flavors of chicken and gooey mozzarella cheese, all encased in crispy onion rings. It’s a delightful appetizer or snack that is sure to impress your guests.
The recipe is simple to follow and perfect for gatherings or game days. You can easily adjust the seasoning to match your taste preferences.
Crispy Chicken and Mozzarella Stuffed Onion Rings
These stuffed onion rings are filled with a mixture of seasoned chicken and melted mozzarella cheese, then coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Slice the onions into thick rings and carefully separate them into individual rings.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff the Rings: Take a smaller onion ring and fill it with the chicken and mozzarella mixture. Place another onion ring on top to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining rings.
- Coat the Rings: Dredge each stuffed onion ring in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Rings: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the stuffed onion rings in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy the stuffed onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 30g