Here’s how to make them:
🧅🍔 Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Onion Rings
📝 Ingredients:
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2 large onions, cut into thick rings (about ½–¾ inch thick)
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1 lb ground beef
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder
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4–5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or American for a classic cheeseburger flavor)
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1 cup flour
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2 eggs, beaten
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1–2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs or panko
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Oil for frying (or use an air fryer)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the onion rings:
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Slice onions and separate into rings. Use the larger rings for stuffing.
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You’ll need them in pairs — an outer and a slightly smaller inner ring to hold the filling between them.
2. Mix the filling:
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In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Add crumbled cooked bacon and shredded cheese. Mix just until combined (don’t overwork the meat).
3. Assemble the stuffed rings:
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Take a large onion ring and place a smaller ring inside it, creating a “ring mold” with space between.
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Pack the meat mixture tightly into the gap between the rings.
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Repeat with remaining rings and filling. Chill for 15–20 minutes to help them hold together.
4. Bread the rings:
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Dredge each stuffed ring in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
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For extra crispiness, double-dip: egg → crumbs → egg → crumbs.
5. Cook:
Frying method:
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry stuffed rings in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
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Drain on paper towels.
Air fryer method:
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Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray rings with oil.
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Air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and browned.
🧀 Optional Add-ons:
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Serve with dipping sauces: ketchup, burger sauce, ranch, or spicy mayo.
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Add chopped pickles or jalapeños to the meat mix for a flavor twist.
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Use mozzarella for extra cheese pull.