Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Onion Rings (Print-Friendly Version)

Crunchy onion rings stuffed with creamy jalapeño cheese, ideal for snacks or parties.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Onion Rings

01 - 2 large sweet onions, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings

→ Filling

02 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup diced pickled jalapeños
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Breading

10 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
11 - 3 large eggs, beaten
12 - 2 cups plain breadcrumbs

→ Cooking Fat

13 - Cooking spray or oil for frying

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice sweet onions into 1/2-inch rings and carefully separate into individual layers. Select the largest rings and set aside; nest them if needed for stability.
02 - Combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir until smooth and evenly blended.
03 - Place one onion ring inside another to form a sturdy double ring. Fill the gap between the rings with the prepared cheese mixture, pressing gently to pack. Arrange stuffed rings in a single layer and freeze for 30–45 minutes until firm.
04 - Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, one with breadcrumbs. Coat each frozen stuffed onion ring in flour, then dip in egg, and completely cover with breadcrumbs. For extra crispiness, repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps.
05 - Choose a preferred cooking method: For air frying, spray with oil and cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes until golden. For oven baking, arrange on a sheet, bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway. For deep frying, heat oil to 350°F and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden; drain on paper towels.
06 - Allow to cool for a few minutes and serve with ranch dressing or a preferred dipping sauce.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Freezing the stuffed onion rings before breading helps retain the shape and prevents the cheese from oozing out during cooking.

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