How to Make Cheesy Fried Onions

In restaurants, alongside fried chicken, you often see other delicious items, one of which is fried onions. In this guide, we will teach you how to make cheesy fried onions. You can prepare fried onions, mushrooms, and potatoes alongside a tray of fried chicken to create a complete and flavorful meal. Fried onions can also be served as a garnish or side dish for your trays and party tables. Cheesy fried onions are undoubtedly more delicious than plain fried onions and are very easy to prepare.

Ingredients for Cheesy Fried Onions:

• 2 medium onions

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

• 2 eggs

• 2 slices of mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 cup pastry flour

• Salt to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon thyme

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• Black pepper to taste

• Cooking oil for frying

Instructions for Cheesy Fried Onions:

1. Prepare the Onions: Peel the onions and slice them into rings about 1 cm thick. Separate the rings into pairs, so each onion ring is doubled.

2. Add the Cheese: Prepare the mozzarella cheese and cut it to fit the size of the onion rings. Place the cheese between the onion rings and put them back together (one onion ring, then cheese, then another onion ring).

3. Prepare the Coating: Break the eggs into a bowl, add salt, black pepper, thyme, and garlic powder, and mix well. In another bowl, mix the pastry flour with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

4. Coat the Onion Rings: First, dip the onion rings in the flour mixture, ensuring all parts are coated. Then, dip the coated rings in the egg mixture, and finally coat them with breadcrumbs.

5. Fry the Onion Rings: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion rings and fry until golden brown.

6. Drain and Serve: Place the fried onion rings on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Your cheesy fried onions are now ready to serve. They can be used as a garnish or side dish for various meals.

Key Tips for Making Cheesy Fried Onions:

• The number of onion layers can range from 2 to 4, with cheese placed between each layer.

• Instead of breadcrumbs, you can use plain potato chips. Crush the chips in a bag using a meat tenderizer, then coat the onion rings in flour, egg, and crushed chips before frying.

• Cheesy fried onions can also be baked in the oven. After preparing the onion rings, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until golden brown.

• Garnish the fried onion rings with chopped fresh parsley for an extra touch.