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Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Onion Rings

Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Onion Rings: Your New Snack Obsession

Delight in these Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Onion Rings, a crispy and creamy appetizer bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 rings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Onion Rings
  • 2 large Onions Yellow or sweet onions for the best structure
  • 2 medium Jalapeños Seeded and finely chopped
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon Bits Turkey bacon for a lighter dish
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Breading
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup Flour Gluten-free flour blend works too
  • 1 cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs Panko crumbs for extra crispiness
For Frying
  • 2 cups Oil Vegetable or canola oil

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Shallow dish
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the onion rings by slicing into thick rings and separating the layers.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, bacon bits, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  3. Stuff the onion rings with the jalapeño mixture.
  4. Set up breading stations with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  5. Coat each stuffed onion ring in flour, followed by the egg wash, and then breadcrumbs.
  6. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Fry the onion rings for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  8. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ringsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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