Description
Discover how to make delicious Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Stuffed Onion Ring Bombs. This recipe is a flavor explosion that will impress your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 2 large onions (about 300g)
- 1 pound chicken breast (about 454g)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 113g)
- 1/2 cup cooked beef bacon, chopped (about 75g)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (about 60ml)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 120g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (about 120g)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice the onions into thick rings and separate them, setting aside the largest rings.
- Cut chicken breast into small cubes and cook in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
- In a bowl, combine cooked chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped turkey bacon, and ranch dressing.
- Fill each large onion ring with the chicken mixture, pressing it in firmly.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- Place breadcrumbs in another bowl.
- Dip each stuffed onion ring first into the flour mixture, coating evenly.
- Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully covered.
- Finally, coat the onion ring with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place stuffed onion rings into the hot oil, frying until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Consider baking the stuffed onion rings for a healthier alternative to frying.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar or pepper jack for a unique flavor.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture for a subtle hint of heat.
