Description
Crispy homemade fried cheese bites deliver golden-brown deliciousness straight from your kitchen. Mediterranean-inspired crunchy morsels pair perfectly with cool dipping sauces, promising irresistible flavor explosions you won’t want to stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or block cheese)
- ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120 grams) breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Additional:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
- Ranch dressing, for dipping
Instructions
- Transform the block of cheese into uniform, bite-sized cubes, ensuring each piece measures approximately one inch for consistent cooking.
- Create a three-stage breading assembly using shallow containers: the first filled with flour, the second containing whisked eggs, and the third holding breadcrumbs combined with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Meticulously coat each cheese cube by first rolling it in flour, removing any excess powder.
- Submerge the floured cube into beaten eggs, allowing surplus liquid to drip away.
- Generously cover the egg-coated cube with seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a complete, even layer of crispy coating.
- Arrange the breaded cheese morsels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a single layer without touching.
- Chill the prepared bites in the freezer for approximately 30 minutes, which helps maintain structural integrity during frying and prevents premature cheese melting.
- Select a large skillet and pour vegetable oil to a depth of one inch, heating to a medium-high temperature until the oil shimmers but does not smoke.
- Carefully introduce cheese bites into the hot oil in small batches, preventing overcrowding and ensuring even golden-brown coloration.
- Rotate the bites periodically, achieving a crisp exterior and reaching a perfect golden hue within 1-2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the freshly fried morsels to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining their delightful crunchiness.
- Present the hot cheese bites immediately, accompanied by marinara sauce or ranch dressing for an enhanced flavor experience.
Notes
- Frying these bites requires precision to prevent cheese from bursting or melting completely.
- Freezing breaded cheese cubes helps maintain structure during high-heat cooking.
- Creating a crispy exterior while keeping cheese gooey inside demands careful technique and temperature control.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg