1 jar pizza sauce, this can be a basic pasta sauce or passata etc
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (100 g)
3 tablespoons dried oregano
oil, for deep frying
3 eggs
2 cups panko breadcrumbs (100 g)
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
Nutrition Info
Calories 531
Fat 22g
Carbs 60g
Fiber 6g
Sugar 9g
Protein 22g
How to Make It
1. Step
Cut onion into 2 cm (1 inch) slices. Carefully separate the layers into individual rings.
2. Step
On a tray lined with baking paper, lay out onion rings and place a slice of pepperoni in the centre, pushing the pepperoni slice down to take the shape of the onion and make a bowl.
3. Step
Layer in a tablespoon of pizza sauce, mozzarella, some parmesan, and a sprinkle of oregano.
4. Step
Place tray in freezer until solid (about two hours).
5. Step
Add flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs to three separate bowls. Stir paprika and oregano into the flour
6. Step
Remove frozen pizza rings from freezer.
7. Step
Roll each first in seasoned flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
8. Step
In a large saucepan, heat oil to 180˚C (350°F).
9. Step
Fry pizza onion rings in batches until nicely browned on all sides, about 3 minutes.
10. Step
Place on paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil. Sprinkle with more dried oregano.