Description
Crispy, golden Homemade Fried Cheese Bites deliver a mouthwatering explosion of flavor that delights cheese enthusiasts. Melted interior and crunchy exterior promise a delectable snack you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Liquid:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare cheese cubes or sticks to ensure uniform size and optimal frying potential.
- Create three distinct coating stations using separate shallow containers: one for flour, another for whisked eggs, and the final for seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Carefully dredge each cheese piece first in flour, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Gently submerge floured cheese into beaten eggs, allowing excess liquid to gracefully cascade back into the bowl.
- Roll the egg-coated cheese thoroughly in seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to guarantee a robust, crispy exterior.
- Arrange coated cheese pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining space between each morsel.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer, allowing cheese bites to solidify for approximately 25-35 minutes, which prevents rapid melting during frying.
- Prepare cooking oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heating to precise temperature around 350°F.
- Carefully lower frozen cheese bites into hot oil, working in small batches to maintain consistent oil temperature.
- Fry until exterior transforms into a rich, golden-brown color, typically requiring 2-3 minutes of cooking time.
- Extract fried cheese bites using a slotted spoon, transferring to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve immediately alongside preferred dipping sauces, ensuring maximum crispiness and temperature.
Notes
- Chill cheese thoroughly before coating to maintain shape during frying and prevent rapid melting.
- Choose firm cheeses like mozzarella, cheddar, or halloumi that hold structure when heated for best results.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness and lighter texture compared to traditional breadcrumbs.
- Experiment with alternative coating options like crushed nuts or gluten-free breadcrumbs for dietary variations.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg