Description
Golden-crunchy on the outside and irresistibly gooey with melted cheese inside — the ultimate snack indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Mozzarella cheese (cut into cubes)
- 1 cup Flour
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- Oil for frying
- Parmesan (optional for coating)
Instructions
- Pat cheese cubes dry, then coat each piece in flour, dip in beaten egg, and roll in panko crumbs.
- Place coated cubes on a tray and freeze for at least 1 hour to firm.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F.
- Fry cheese bites in small batches until golden and crispy (about 1–2 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt and garlic powder while hot.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce of choice or a drizzle of warm cheese sauce.
- Enjoy that perfect crunchy shell and molten center.
Notes
- Ensure cheese cubes are well-dried to prevent excess moisture.
- Freezing the coated cheese bites is crucial for maintaining their shape while frying.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg