Onion Ring Chips Quesadillas (Print)

Golden tortillas stuffed with crispy onion rings and melted cheese blend

# What You’ll Need:

→ Onion Ring Chips

01 - 1 large onion, sliced into rings
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
08 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Quesadillas

09 - 4 large flour tortillas
10 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/2 cup sour cream, plus extra for serving
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
14 - Salsa or guacamole for serving

# How To Make:

01 - Separate onion slices into individual rings. In a bowl, combine flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl. Dredge each onion ring in flour mixture, dip into beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry breaded onion rings in batches until golden brown and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with one-quarter of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Arrange several fried onion rings evenly over the cheese. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons sour cream and add chives if desired. Top with a second tortilla.
04 - Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown. Carefully flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the second side is golden and cheese is completely melted. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
05 - Let quesadillas rest for 1-2 minutes, then cut into wedges. Serve immediately with salsa, guacamole, and additional sour cream on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between shattering crisp onion rings and melted gooey cheese is something special
  • These come together faster than ordering delivery and taste infinitely better
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying onion rings or the oil temperature will drop and you will end up with soggy greasy rings
  • Let the fried onion rings drain on paper towels for at least a minute before assembling, otherwise your tortilla will get soggy
03 -
  • Test your oil temperature by dropping in a single onion ring, it should bubble vigorously and float to the top within seconds
  • If your tortilla is tearing when you fold it, warm it in the microwave for 15 seconds first to make it pliable

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