Cheese-Filled Onion Snack (Printable Version)
Melty mozzarella tucked inside onion rings, baked with a seasoned almond flour layer. A lighter twist on a classic favorite.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 cup mozzarella sticks, trimmed to onion ring size
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2 big onions, chopped into thick 1/2-inch rings
→ Coating
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon paprika powder
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2 cups blanched almond flour
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1 teaspoon table salt
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1 tablespoon garlic seasoning
→ Egg Wash
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1/4 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk for fewer carbs
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2 large eggs, whisked well
# Steps:
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Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay some parchment on a baking tray. Pull onion slices apart into single rings.
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Find matching onion rings and sandwich a cheese stick inside, pressing gently to hold them together.
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In one bowl, combine the almond flour with all the spices. In a separate bowl, stir the eggs and milk together.
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Take an onion ring stuffed with cheese, dip it in the egg mixture, then cover it completely in the seasoned flour mix.
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Arrange coated rings on the prepared tray. Bake for about 15–20 minutes until crunchy and golden. Let cool a little before eating.
# Notes:
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Ideal for those watching carbs
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Crushed pork rinds can boost crispiness
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Switch up the cheeses to try new flavors
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Tastes great with your favorite dips