Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Onion Rings Recipe
Deliciously crispy Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Onion Rings featuring sweet Vidalia onions filled with a spicy and savory blend of cream cheese, cheddar, chorizo, and jalapeños. These golden fried rings make a perfect appetizer or snack, garnished with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 stuffed onion rings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Onion Rings
- 3 Vidalia onions
Filling
- 1 package of light cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 red chorizos, crumbled
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
Breading and Frying
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- Oil for frying
Garnish
- Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Onion Rings: Cut the Vidalia onions into thick slices and carefully separate each slice into individual rings to use as the base for stuffing.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, mix the softened light cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and crumbled red chorizos. Season with salt and pepper to taste for added flavor.
- Assemble Rings: Place the onion rings on a metal tray lined with waxed paper. Fill each ring generously with the cheese and chorizo mixture.
- Add Jalapeños: Insert one or two slices of jalapeño into each filled onion ring to add heat and a fresh spicy kick.
- Freeze: Transfer the filled onion rings to the freezer and let them freeze for two hours or until they are solid. This step helps maintain the shape during frying.
- Prepare Breading Stations: Arrange the flour, beaten eggs, and panko bread crumbs each in separate shallow bowls for a classic breading procedure.
- Bread the Onion Rings: Dip each frozen stuffed onion ring first into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with panko bread crumbs to create a crisp exterior.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or large pot. Fry the breaded onion rings for about 5 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain: Remove the fried onion rings using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the crispy jalapeño popper stuffed onion rings hot, garnished with fresh cilantro for an aromatic finish.
Notes
- Using Vidalia onions adds a natural sweetness that balances the spicy jalapeños.
- Freezing the stuffed onion rings before breading and frying helps keep the filling intact.
- You can adjust the number of jalapeño slices depending on preferred spice level.
- Use light cream cheese for a slightly lower-fat option without compromising creaminess.
- Serve immediately after frying for best texture and flavor.
Keywords: Jalapeño popper, stuffed onion rings, fried appetizer, chorizo, cream cheese, jalapeños, party snack
