Description
Crispy golden “Homemade Fried Cheese Bites” deliver irresistible comfort with each crunchy, melty morsel. Cheese lovers will savor these delectable morsels that promise pure indulgence in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) block of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 grams) breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
- Transform a block of cheese into uniform cubes, ensuring each piece is roughly the same size to guarantee consistent cooking and coating.
- Establish three distinct breading zones: Scatter flour in the first vessel, whisk eggs until uniformly blended in the second, and combine breadcrumbs with aromatic seasonings in the third.
- Execute a precise coating technique by methodically enveloping each cheese morsel: First dust with flour, ensuring complete coverage; next submerge in egg wash, allowing superfluous liquid to cascade off; finally, roll through seasoned breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing to secure an even layer.
- Stabilize the coated cheese fragments by positioning them on a chilled tray, then refrigerate for approximately half an hour to solidify the protective exterior and prevent disintegration during frying.
- Prepare the frying environment by heating petroleum to precisely 350°F, utilizing a culinary thermometer to monitor temperature consistency and prevent potential burning.
- Strategically fry cheese bites in modest quantities, submerging them for 60-120 seconds until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior; extract using a perforated utensil and transfer to absorbent paper to eliminate excess grease.
- Present immediately while internal texture remains molten, accompanied by complementary dipping sauces that enhance the crispy, savory profile of the cheese bites.
Notes
- Prevent cheese from leaking by freezing cubes for 15 minutes before breading, ensuring a solid structure during frying.
- Select high-melting cheeses like cheddar, gouda, or mozzarella to maintain shape and create perfect gooey interior.
- Control oil temperature meticulously to achieve crispy golden exterior without burning coating or causing cheese to burst.
- Accommodate gluten-free diets by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or rice flour, and using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 414 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 642 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg