Description
These Easy Fried Cheese Bites are crispy, golden on the outside and irresistibly gooey on the inside. Made with mozzarella string cheese coated in a seasoned bread crumb crust and quickly fried to perfection, they make a perfect appetizer or snack that’s quick to prepare and sure to please cheese lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 10 oz mozzarella string cheese (about 10 sticks)
Breading
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup flour
Egg Wash
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Cayenne pepper, optional, to taste
For Frying
- Vegetable oil, enough for frying (about 2 inches deep)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese: Cut the mozzarella string cheese sticks into bite-sized pieces to create perfect frying portions.
- Make the Egg Wash: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined. Add cayenne pepper if you want a hint of heat.
- Set Up Dipping Stations: Arrange three bowls side by side—one with flour, one with the egg wash, and one with Italian bread crumbs for coating.
- Coat the Cheese Bites: Dredge each cheese piece first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly in the bread crumbs.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a skillet to a depth of about 2 inches and heat it to 350°F (175°C), allowing for perfect frying temperature.
- Fry the Cheese Bites: Fry the coated cheese bites in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook each batch for about 30 seconds or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Drain Excess Oil: Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried cheese bites and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the fried cheese bites immediately while warm, with your favorite dipping sauces or enjoy them plain.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is properly heated to avoid soggy bites.
- Fry in small batches to keep the oil temperature steady.
- For extra crispy bites, double coat by repeating the egg and bread crumb steps.
- Serve immediately as fried cheese is best enjoyed hot and gooey.
- Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature for consistent results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian American
Keywords: fried cheese bites, mozzarella bites, crispy cheese appetizer, quick snack, Italian bread crumbs, fried mozzarella
