Description
These Easy Fried Cheese Bites are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, making them the perfect appetizer or snack. Mozzarella string cheese is cut into bite-sized pieces, coated in a seasoned breading, and quickly fried to golden perfection. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible treat that’s simple and fast to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 10 oz mozzarella string cheese (or 10 sticks)
Breading Mixture
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup flour
Wet Mixture
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
Seasoning
- Cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
Frying
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese: Cut mozzarella string cheese into bite-sized pieces to ensure even frying and easy snack portions.
- Make Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined, creating a smooth coating for the breading to adhere to.
- Set Up Breading Stations: Arrange three bowls side by side – one with flour, one with the egg mixture, and one with Italian bread crumbs. Add cayenne pepper to the bread crumbs if using for a spicy kick.
- Coat Cheese Bites: Dip each cheese piece first into the flour, ensuring a light but even coating. Then dip into the egg mixture, fully covering the piece, and finally coat thoroughly with the bread crumbs. Repeat for all pieces.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to reach 350°F (175°C), ideal for frying without burning.
- Fry Cheese Bites: Fry the coated cheese bites in batches to prevent overcrowding, cooking each batch for about 30 seconds or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Drain Excess Oil: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried cheese bites and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil, ensuring they stay crisp.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot and melty inside, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauces or enjoy plain as a delicious snack.
Notes
- Cook cheese bites quickly and in small batches to prevent cheese from melting out before the crust is crispy.
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the bread crumbs.
- Use a thermometer to check oil temperature for perfect frying results.
- These cheese bites are best served immediately to enjoy their crispy texture.
- Make sure to fully coat the cheese pieces to minimize melting during frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: fried cheese bites, mozzarella bites, crispy cheese snacks, appetizer, fried snacks
