Description
Elevate your appetizer game with these Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Onion Rings, a delightful fusion of crispy onion rings and a creamy, spicy filling. Ideal for any occasion—from game day to casual gatherings—this recipe combines the crunch of fried onion rings with a rich blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and jalapeños. Each bite offers a satisfying mix of texture and flavor that will impress your guests. Easy to make and highly customizable, these stuffed onion rings are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow or sweet onions
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1–2 jalapeños (finely diced)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1½ cups seasoned breadcrumbs or panko
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Slice onions into ½-inch thick rings and separate them.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, and any optional ingredients. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Stuff the filling into each onion ring evenly.
- Freeze stuffed onion rings on a parchment-lined tray for 20–30 minutes.
- Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the rings until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 onion rings (130g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg