These Beefy Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings Are Insane

Ingredients

• 2 large Yellow Onion (cut into 1/2‑inch thick discs; keep rings whole for pairing)
• 1 lb Ground Beef (85/15 or 80/20 blend; fresh)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
• 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 0.25 tsp White Pepper (Lower oxalate than black pepper)
• 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese (shredded; can chop slices if shredded unavailable)
• 16 slices Bacon (thick‑cut preferred; keep refrigerated until use)
• 0.5 cup Avocado Mayo (full‑fat, for ranch dressing)
• 0.5 cup Full‑Fat Sour Cream
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed; optional)
• 1 tbsp Dried Dill
• 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
• 2 tsp Dried Chives
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 3 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced; adjust to taste (2‑6 cloves possible))
• 1 tsp Salt (for ranch)

Instructions

1. Prepare Onion Rings

   Trim the tops and bottoms off each yellow onion, then slice each onion into eight 1/2‑inch thick discs. Discard any uneven or discolored rings.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make Beef Filling

   In a mixing bowl combine 1 lb ground beef, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, 0.25 tsp white pepper, and 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese. Mix until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

3. Assemble Stuffed Onion Rings

   Take one larger onion disc, place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center, and gently press the mixture around the inner edge of the ring. Pair it with a second disc (curved vs. straight) and press together so the beef stays trapped.

   Time: PT8M

4. Wrap with Bacon

   Lay two slices of bacon side‑by‑side and wrap them tightly around each stuffed onion pair, overlapping the ends. For easier wrapping, let the bacon sit at room temperature for a few minutes.

   Time: PT5M

5. Air Fry

   Place up to four wrapped onion rings in the air fryer basket (use a paper liner if desired). Set the air fryer to 350°F and cook for 20 minutes. At the 20‑minute mark, increase temperature to 380°F and cook an additional 3 minutes for extra crispness.

   Time: PT23M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Prepare Buttermilk Ranch Dip

   In a separate bowl combine 0.5 cup avocado mayo, 0.5 cup full‑fat sour cream, and 0.5 cup buttermilk. Add 2 tbsp white wine vinegar and 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Whisk until smooth. Stir in 1 tbsp dried dill, 1 tbsp dried parsley, 2 tsp dried chives, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and minced garlic cloves (adjust to taste). Mix well.

   Time: PT5M

7. Serve

   Transfer the crispy bacon‑wrapped onion rings to a serving plate and accompany with the buttermilk ranch dip. Enjoy immediately while hot and crispy.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

1 g