Mozzarella-Stuffed Crispy Baked Onion Rings Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick rings
• 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 12 sticks part skim mozzarella cheese sticks, frozen
• 1 cup whole wheat flour, divided (see note below)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup panko
• 1/2 cup Corn Chex or cornflakes, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Marinara sauce or ranch dressing, for dipping