Onion Ring Chips Quesadillas Cheesy (Printable version)

Golden tortillas filled with crispy onion rings and melted cheese blend for an irresistible Tex-Mex favorite.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 the 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 skillet and sprinkle with one-quarter of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Arrange several fried onion rings evenly over the cheese layer. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons sour cream and sprinkle with chives if desired. Top with a second tortilla.
04 - Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla turns golden brown. Carefully flip and cook an additional 2 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and the second side is golden.
05 - Allow quesadillas to cool briefly, then cut into wedges. Serve immediately with salsa, guacamole, and additional sour cream on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy onion rings and gooey cheese is absolutely addictive
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd or treating yourself to something seriously satisfying
  • Like a carnival classic and comfort food had the most delicious baby imaginable
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying onion rings or they will steam instead of crisp up beautifully
  • Let fried onion rings drain really well or your quesadilla will become soggy in seconds
  • Low and slow melting keeps the tortilla from burning while the cheese does its thing
03 -
  • Keep your oil around 350°F, use a thermometer if you have one for consistent results
  • Season your onion rings immediately after frying while they are still hot and slightly oily

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