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easy fried cheese bites
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These crispy fried cheese bites are stuffed with a smoky chipotle cream filling, coated in panko, and drizzled with a tangy lime honey glaze. They’re an irresistible appetizer perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) Firm Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
- 100g (3.5oz) Softened Cream Cheese
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Minced Chipotle in Adobo (or 1 tsp Chipotle Powder)
- 1 tsp (5ml) Lime Zest
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Honey
- 120g (1 cup) Panko Breadcrumbs
- 60g (0.5 cup) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika
- 0.5 tsp (2.5g) Garlic Powder
- 0.5 tsp (2.5g) Salt
- 0.25 tsp (1.25g) Black Pepper
- 2 Large Eggs, Beaten
- โ2L (2 qt) Vegetable Oil for Deep-Frying
- Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Chopped, for Garnish
- 1 tsp (5g) Toasted Sesame Seeds (Optional) for Garnish
Instructions
- Make Chipotle Filling: Combine cream cheese, chipotle, lime zest, and juice. Mix until smooth.
- Stuff Cheese Cubes: Cut cheese into cubes and fill with chipotle cream. Seal well.
- Set Up Breading: Combine flour and spices. Whisk eggs. Place panko in a dish.
- Double Bread Bites: Coat in flour, egg, then panko. Repeat for extra crunch.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF).
- Fry in Batches: Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
- Make Lime-Honey Glaze: Simmer honey and lime juice for 2 minutes.
- Drain and Glaze: Drain bites and drizzle with glaze.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
For optimal crispness, fry in small batches and serve immediately. Double breading creates a protective barrier for a lighter, crispier bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 bites
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg