Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Onion Rings
Crispy air fryer cheese stuffed onion rings loaded with gooey melted cheese and coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs. A perfect appetizer or party snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Onion Rings
2 large yellow onions
8 ounces mozzarella or cheddar cheese block
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup water (plus more if needed)
2 cups plain panko breadcrumbs
Olive oil cooking spray
For the Dipping Sauce
½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
Instructions
Slice the onions horizontally into 1½-inch-thick rings. Separate the onion layers and pair larger rings with smaller rings, leaving a gap between them for the cheese filling.
Slice the cheese into ⅛-inch-thick strips, then cut them to match the height of the onion rings.
Place the cheese strips between the paired onion rings, filling the gap completely. Use smaller pieces of cheese to fill any spaces.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add water until a thick batter forms.
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.
Carefully dip each stuffed onion ring into the batter, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
Transfer the battered rings to the panko breadcrumbs and coat thoroughly, pressing crumbs into any uncovered areas.
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the coated onion rings inside in a single layer. Spray the tops lightly with olive oil spray.
Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 15 minutes, flipping gently halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
While the onion rings cook, prepare the dipping sauce by combining the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and minced garlic in a medium bowl.
Serve the hot cheese stuffed onion rings with the sweet chili garlic dipping sauce.
Notes
Mozzarella creates a stretchy cheese pull, while cheddar provides a sharper flavor.
Work with one or two onion rings at a time to keep the cheese in place during coating.
If the batter is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches the proper consistency.
For extra crispiness, lightly spray the breaded rings with oil before air frying.
Best enjoyed immediately while the cheese is warm and melted.
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