Homemade Fried Cheese Bites: Crisp & Gooey Snack in 7 Steps!
Quick and easy fried cheese bites recipe. Perfect for a party snack or appetizer. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese Cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging
- 2 large Eggs Beaten
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs Italian seasoned
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder Optional
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil For frying
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes. Mix garlic powder into the breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each cheese cube in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully drop cheese bites into the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove cheese bites with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately while hot and gooey. Enjoy!
Notes
Serve with your favorite marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.