Easy Fried Cheese Bites
Deliciously crispy fried cheese bites with a gooey interior, perfect for parties or a cozy snack at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces mozzarella string cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Marinara sauce, for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the coating by setting up three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the flour. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In the third bowl, add the breadcrumbs—mix in cayenne if desired.
- Coat each piece of mozzarella by dipping into the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally rolling in the breadcrumbs.
- Chill the coated cheese bites on a baking sheet for 20-30 minutes to help the coating set.
- Fry the bites in 2 inches of heated vegetable oil until golden brown, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, turning halfway.
- Drain and serve the fried cheese bites immediately, with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Notes
Ensure your oil is hot enough before frying to avoid greasy bites. Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg