Description
Learn how to make crispy and gooey fried cheese bites with this beginner-friendly recipe. These cheese bites are perfect for snacking or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Bites:
- 8 oz cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack)
Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese: Cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes or sticks. Use a sharp knife for clean cuts.
- Set Up Coating Stations: Whisk eggs in one bowl and mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in another.
- Coat the Cheese: Dredge cheese in flour, dip in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumb mixture.
- Freeze the Cheese Bites: Place coated cheese on a baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or pot.
- Fry the Cheese Bites: Fry frozen cheese bites in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Cut cheese uniformly for even cooking.
- Set up coating stations in a line for efficient coating.
- Ensure cheese is fully coated in each step.
- Freeze cheese in a single layer to prevent sticking.
- Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Serve immediately for best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Fried Cheese Bites, Cheese Appetizer, Crispy Cheese Bites, Snack Recipe
