Crispy Baked Mozzarella Onion Rings
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Enjoy a delicious twist on the classic onion ring with Baked Mozzarella Onion Rings—crispy on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside. Perfect as appetizers, snacks, or sides, each bite delivers a cheesy surprise!
Mozzarella Onion Rings
Ingredients
2 large onions, sliced into thick rings
8 mozzarella sticks, cut into pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups bread crumbs
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking spray, for greasing
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Directions
- Preheat & prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Prepare onions & cheese: Separate the onion slices into rings. Insert a piece of mozzarella into each ring.
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Set up coating stations:
Dish 1: Flour
Dish 2: Beaten eggs
Dish 3: Bread crumbs mixed with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper - Coat the rings: Dredge each stuffed onion ring in flour, shake off excess, dip in eggs, then coat in the bread crumb mixture.
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Bake: Place rings on the prepared sheet, lightly spray tops with cooking spray. Bake 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy.
Serve: Enjoy hot with your favorite dipping sauce!
Tip: These baked mozzarella onion rings are a crowd-pleaser, combining crispy onions and melty cheese in every bite!
