Description
Crispy Easy Fried Cheese Bites deliver golden, crunchy goodness that dance with irresistible flavor. Melted cheese wrapped in a perfectly seasoned coating promises a delightful snack you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 block mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 block cheddar cheese, cubed
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1/4 tsp) black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- Oil for frying
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
- Ranch dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Transform cheese blocks into uniform, compact cubes approximately 1-inch in size, ensuring consistent shape for even cooking.
- Arrange three strategic preparation stations: one with flour for initial dusting, another with whisked eggs for moisture binding, and the final station featuring seasoned breadcrumbs incorporating aromatic garlic powder, vibrant paprika, mineral salt, and ground black pepper.
- Meticulously enrobe each cheese cube first with a light flour coating, then thoroughly immerse in egg mixture, followed by a comprehensive roll through seasoned breadcrumbs. Execute a secondary breadcrumb coating for enhanced crispiness and texture.
- Utilize a deep skillet or fryer, heating vegetable oil to precisely 350°F, creating an optimal frying environment for golden transformation.
- Carefully introduce cheese cubes into hot oil, working in controlled batches to maintain temperature stability. Fry for approximately 90 seconds, rotating occasionally to achieve uniform caramel-colored exterior and preventing potential burning.
- Extract cheese bites using slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on absorbent paper towels. Transfer immediately to serving platter while maintaining optimal temperature and crisp texture.
- Accompany with complementary dipping sauces like marinara, ranch, or spicy aioli for enhanced gastronomic experience.
Notes
- Double-coat cheese cubes for extra crunch by dipping in egg and breadcrumbs twice, creating a thicker, crispier exterior.
- Chill coated cheese bites in freezer for 15 minutes before frying to prevent cheese from melting too quickly and maintaining shape.
- Choose hard cheeses like cheddar or parmesan that hold structure better during frying, avoiding soft cheeses that might leak.
- Try gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for low-carb and celiac-friendly versions without compromising crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg