Description
Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Onion Rings are a delicious and crispy snack filled with a creamy mixture of cheeses, bacon, and jalapeños, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet onions
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon (cooked)
- 2–3 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Begin by slicing the tops off the onions and peeling them. Carefully remove the inner layers to create rings, leaving the outer two layers intact. You should have about 8-10 rings per onion. Set aside the smaller inner rings for another use.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Preheat your oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 350°F.
- Stuff each onion ring with the jalapeño popper mixture, pressing it down gently to fill the ring completely.
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in a second dish, and place the breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Dredge each stuffed onion ring in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, then coat it with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Carefully place the breaded onion rings into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the onion rings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or spicy mayo.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add a dash of hot sauce to the cheese mixture.
- You can also substitute the bacon with cooked sausage or omit it for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion ring
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg