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Crispy Jalapeño Popper Onion Rings

Golden crispy onion rings stuffed with creamy jalapeño cheese filling, coated in crunchy breadcrumbs and cooked until perfectly melty and spicy.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Onion Rings
  • large onions sliced into thick rings
  • jalapeños finely chopped
Cheese Filling
  • cream cheese
  • cheddar cheese shredded
  • garlic powder

Equipment

  • frying pan or air fryer
  • mixing bowls
  • tongs

Method
 

  1. Slice onions into thick rings and separate carefully.
  2. Mix cheese filling ingredients until creamy.
  3. Stuff onion rings with jalapeño cheese mixture.
  4. Freeze briefly to set shape.
  5. Coat in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
  6. Fry, bake, or air fry until golden and crispy.

Notes

Freezing is essential to prevent cheese leakage during cooking.