Pizza-Style Onion Ring Chips

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion (cut crosswise into rings approximately 1 cm thick; separate the rings)
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for coating the rings)
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko-style, for a crispy coating)
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (mixed with the breadcrumbs)
• salt (to taste)
• ground black pepper (to taste)
• 0.5 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce (for topping and serving)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (distributed over the rings)
• 12 pepperoni (small slices or cut into pieces)
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano (for finishing)
• cooking spray (for greasing the baking sheet or basket; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220 °C (425 °F) or the air fryer to 200 °C (400 °F). Lightly grease a baking sheet or the basket with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Cut the onion crosswise and separate the rings. Choose large and medium rings so they are sturdy and easy to coat.

3. 3

   Place the flour on a plate. In another container, beat the egg. In a third container, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Dredge each onion ring in the flour and shake off the excess. Then coat it with the beaten egg and finally press it gently into the breadcrumb mixture so it is well breaded.

5. 5

   Arrange the breaded rings in a single layer on the baking sheet or in the basket, leaving space between them. Lightly spray the surface with oil.

6. 6

   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning them halfway through, until golden and crispy. In an air fryer, cook them for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, turning them once.

7. 7

   Add a small amount of pizza sauce to each ring. Do not cover them too heavily, as excess sauce can soften the breading.

8. 8

   Add the mozzarella, place the pepperoni on top, and sprinkle with the dried oregano.

9. 9

   Return the rings to the oven or air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese melts and bubbles and the pepperoni is lightly browned.

10. 10

    Let them rest for 2 minutes so the cheese can set. Serve hot with the remaining pizza sauce on the side.

Notes

The recipe was not included in the description or visible comments; it was tentatively reconstructed from the link titled “pizza onion ring chips.” Adjust the time according to the thickness of the rings and watch the cheese during baking. For a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• appetizer
• pizza-inspired
• onion rings
• baked
• air fryer
• crispy
• for sharing