Homemade Fried Cheese Bites Recipe

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 3

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 160

2 cups mozzarella cheese or any cheese of your choice, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs beaten
1 ½ cups bread crumbs panko preferred for extra crunch
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Oil for frying vegetable or canola oil
Marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping

In step 1, you are preparing the cheese bites: Cut mozzarella cheese (or whatever other type you are using) into bite-sized pieces but in a way that they all end up being of same size.
Step 2 (Dredging Station): Set up three bowls: flour, beaten egg and breadcrumb mix. Combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika salt and pepper in a bowl bread In another dish.
Step 3 (Coat the Cheese): Dip each cheese cube in the flour, followed by the egg mixture and then roll it around in breadcrumbs until fully coated. Add cheese cubes, and go through the same procedure as above.
Step 4 (Chill the Cheese): Keep the cheese cubes for a good 15-20 min in the fridge. You now need the cheese to stick during frying and help not render too quickly.
Step 5- Frying the Cheese Bites : In a large skillet or pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). In batches, deep fry the cheese bites for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain.
Step 6 (Serve): When done, serve hot and can add some marinara pasta sauce or ranch for dipping.

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