Onion Ring Chips Quesadillas (Printable)
Golden tortillas filled with crispy onion rings and melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese
# 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
14 - Salsa or guacamole, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Separate onion slices into individual rings. Set up three shallow bowls: combine flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt in the first; whisk eggs in the second; place panko breadcrumbs in the third.
02 - Dredge each onion ring in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off. Press firmly into panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly on all sides.
03 - Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry onion rings in batches without overcrowding, turning once, until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Arrange fried onion rings evenly over the cheese. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons sour cream and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon chives.
05 - Place a second tortilla on top. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip and cook an additional 2 minutes until the second side is golden and cheese is completely melted.
06 - Transfer quesadilla to a cutting board. Let rest 1-2 minutes before cutting into 6 wedges. Serve immediately with salsa, guacamole, and additional sour cream on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between crunchy fried onions and melted cheese hits every texture craving at once
- These come together faster than delivery arrives and taste infinitely better
02 -
- Oil that's not hot enough makes soggy greasy rings while oil that's too hot burns the coating before the onion cooks through
- Letting fried onions drain on a wire rack instead of paper towels keeps them crispy instead of steaming themselves soft
03 -
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded bags for smoother melting and better flavor
- Season the sour cream with a pinch of cumin and lime juice for an instant upgrade