If you're planning on having a watching party for Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking (hey, why not?) you're going to need some snacks. Harry Potter-themed snacks. Pronto!

Thanks to our friends at Food Network, this savoury delight might be just perfect for such an occasion. Or indeed, any. Try out your very own Quidditch hoop cheesy onion rings.

You can watch the tutorial just below or - if you're based in the US - check out the full recipe here.

Recipe

• 2 large white onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings
• 8 slices provolone cheese (5 to 6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
• Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 3/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 6 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• Marinara sauce, warmed, for dipping

Directions

Special equipment: a deep-fry thermometer

• Separate the onion rings, then place a small ring inside a large ring on a cutting board or clean work surface.
  
• Fill the gaps between the rings with strips of provolone cheese. The cheese should fit snugly between each onion ring so that it holds the rings together and keeps them from falling apart. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  
• Meanwhile, pour enough oil into a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven to reach 2 inches up the sides. Attach a deep-fry thermometer and place over medium heat. Bring to 350 degrees F.
  
• Place the panko in a shallow baking dish and stir in 2 teaspoons of the all-purpose seasoning until evenly combined.
  
• Place the flour, 2 teaspoons of the all-purpose seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in another shallow baking dish and whisk to combine.
  
• Place the eggs, buttermilk, remaining 2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a third shallow baking dish and whisk to combine.
  
• Dip one cheese-filled onion ring in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, letting the excess egg drip off. Then dip the onion ring back into the flour mixture, then back into the egg mixture. Finally place it in the panko mixture, very gently tossing until it’s evenly and well coated.
• Transfer to a baking sheet and repeat until all the rings are coated.
  
• Working in batches, carefully place the onion rings into the hot oil.
  
• Fry until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while still warm. Serve warm with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

And voila! You too can be like the expert-bakers you will soon meet on Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking. Stay tuned for more magical bakes as we have them.

Spell-binding new competition series Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking to launch exclusively on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland on 17th December.

The show is out now to Max and Food Network.