Crispy Provolone Onion Rings That Steal the Show
Golden, crunchy onion rings with molten provolone pulling in every bite—these are the upgraded rings your burger night has been begging for. Sweet onions wrapped in smoky cheese, coated in light batter, and fried to shatter-crisp perfection. One bite and regular onion rings will feel forever basic.
The Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater makes prepping the provolone effortless and safe, giving you perfect shreds that melt and cling beautifully—no knuckle scrapes, no mess.
🧅Ingredients (makes about 20 rings)
2 large sweet onions (Vidalia or Spanish), cut into ½-inch rings
8 oz provolone cheese (block, not pre-shredded)
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cayenne (optional, for a kick)
Salt & black pepper
2 large eggs
1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
Neutral oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
Dip ideas: ranch, marinara, or garlic aioli
🔥Step-by-Step: Rings Worth Fighting Over
1. Prep the Onions
Separate the onion slices into rings. Keep the larger outer rings for stuffing; save the tiny centers for another dish.
2. Shred the Provolone
Lock your hand crank cheese grater with the coarse blade. Feed the provolone block through—the suction base keeps everything steady while you crank out fluffy, even shreds in seconds.
3. Stuff the Rings
Take two similarly sized onion rings. Sandwich a generous pinch of shredded provolone between them, pressing gently so the cheese fills the gap without spilling over.
4. Set Up the Breading Station
Bowl 1: flour + paprika + garlic powder + cayenne + salt & pepper
Bowl 2: beaten eggs
Bowl 3: panko breadcrumbs seasoned with a pinch of salt
5. Coat & Double-Dip (the secret to extra crunch)
Dip each cheese-stuffed ring in flour → egg → panko. For ultimate shatter, dip again in egg → panko. Place on a tray and chill 10 minutes (helps everything set).
6. Fry to Golden Glory
Heat 2–3 inches of oil to 350°F. Fry rings in small batches, 60–90 seconds per side, until deep golden. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with a little sea salt while hot.
7. Serve Immediately
Stack high and watch them disappear. Perfect next to burgers, steaks, or straight from the basket with your favorite dip.
🧀Tips & Twists
Air-fryer version: Spray rings heavily with oil and cook at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
Make ahead: Breaded rings freeze beautifully—just fry from frozen, adding 30 extra seconds.
Cheese swap: Smoked gouda or sharp cheddar work amazingly too.
🍔Conclusion: The Onion Ring Upgrade You Deserve
These Crispy Provolone Onion Rings are crunchy, cheesy, ridiculously fun, and guaranteed to disappear the second they hit the table. The secret to that perfect molten cheese pull? Fluffy, even shreds of provolone done safely and fast with the rotary grater.
