Description
Crispy golden cheese bites deliver pure Mexican street snack magic in minutes. Melted queso fresco wrapped in a crunchy exterior promises a delightful flavor explosion you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquid and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese by gently forming compact, uniform spheres or cubes from shredded mozzarella, ensuring each piece maintains structural integrity.
- Arrange three distinct preparation zones: one with flour for initial dusting, another with whisked egg for moisture, and the final station with seasoned breadcrumbs for crispy exterior.
- Methodically coat each cheese piece by first rolling in flour to absorb surface moisture, then thoroughly dredging through egg mixture, and finally encasing completely in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to create an even, adherent layer.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to precisely 350°F, verifying temperature by dropping a bread fragment that should immediately sizzle and float.
- Delicately introduce coated cheese morsels into hot oil, maintaining moderate temperature to prevent burning, rotating periodically to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Extract cheese bites using a perforated utensil, positioning them on absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil, then immediately sprinkle with subtle salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Serve immediately while crisp and molten, accompanied by complementary dipping sauces like zesty marinara, creamy ranch, or bold spicy aioli for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Freeze cheese balls briefly before coating to prevent melting during frying and ensure a crispy exterior.
- Use cold, firm mozzarella for best results, as softer cheese can leak through the breading when heated.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar or gouda for unique flavor profiles and texture variations.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular breadcrumbs with ground almond meal or gluten-free panko crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg