Description
Crispy, golden Homemade Fried Cheese Bites with gooey mozzarella centers are the ultimate snack or party appetizer. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb mozzarella cheese (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating Station:
- Arrange three shallow bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the third.
- Coat the Cheese Cubes:
- Dip each mozzarella cube into flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Repeat egg and breadcrumb coating for extra crispiness.
- Place coated cubes on a tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the Oil:
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C), ensuring there’s enough to submerge the cheese bites.
- Fry the Cheese Bites:
- Fry a few frozen cheese bites at a time for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer bites to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve:
- Serve hot with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or your favorite dip. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cheese bites are fully frozen before frying to prevent the cheese from melting out.
- Try using different cheeses like cheddar or pepper jack for variety.
- Adjust seasonings in the breadcrumbs to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ 30 minutes freezing time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~5 bites
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Homemade Fried Cheese Bites, Fried Cheese Snacks, Crispy Cheese Appetizer, Mozzarella Cheese Bites