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recipes easy fried cheese bites
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These fried cheese bites feature a creamy mozzarella center, a sweet and savory miso caramel glaze, and a crispy sesame seed crust for an irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g (10.5oz) mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 60g (½ cup) all-purpose flour
- 5g (1 tsp) garlic powder
- 2g (½ tsp) smoked paprika
- 5g (1 tsp) black pepper
- 120ml (½ cup) cold water
- 60ml (2 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp) white miso paste
- 120g (¼ cup + 2 Tbsp) brown sugar
- 60g (2 Tbsp + 1 tsp) unsalted butter
- 10ml (1 tsp + ½ tsp) soy sauce
- 150g (1½ cups) panko breadcrumbs
- 30g (2 Tbsp) toasted sesame seeds
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese: Pat mozzarella cubes dry.
- Make Glaze: Combine miso paste, brown sugar, butter, and soy sauce; heat until smooth.
- Season Flour: Whisk flour, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper.
- Combine Panko: Mix panko breadcrumbs and sesame seeds.
- Create Batter: Whisk water into flour until combined.
- Coat Cheese: Dip cheese in batter, brush with glaze, roll in panko.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil to 180°C (350°F).
- Fry Bites: Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
- Drain & Serve: Drain on paper towels, drizzle with glaze, garnish with cilantro.
Notes
For optimal crispiness, ensure the mozzarella is thoroughly dried before coating. Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature for perfect frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 bites
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg