Mozzarella Stick Onion Rings
These Mozzarella Stick Onion Rings combine the best of crispy onion rings and gooey mozzarella sticks for the ultimate cheesy snack!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Shallow Bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion cut into 1/2 inch thick rings
- 12 sticks mozzarella cheese sticks frozen
Breading
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup whole wheat flour divided
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup crushed Corn Chex or cornflakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Extras
- Nonstick cooking spray for baking
- Marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Peel and slice the sweet onion into ½-inch thick rings. Separate the rings and match them with mozzarella sticks, cutting the cheese sticks as needed to fit inside each ring. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Prepare three shallow bowls: one with ½ cup of flour, another with whisked eggs and buttermilk, and the third with remaining flour, cornmeal, panko, crushed Corn Chex, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each onion-mozzarella combo into the flour, then the egg mixture, then the breadcrumb mix, pressing to coat well. Place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray and bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, double coat the rings by dipping them in the flour and egg mixture twice. Freezing before baking helps keep the cheese from melting too quickly.