Description
Crispy Fried Goat Cheese Bites deliver Mediterranean charm with golden-brown exterior and creamy interior. Herb-infused panko coating and tangy goat cheese create an irresistible appetizer that delights guests at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz goat cheese (plain or herbed)
- 1 egg
- 4.25 oz Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers
- ¼ cup pistachios
Coating and Flour:
- ⅓ cup tapioca flour (or all-purpose flour)
- Sea salt
Cooking and Topping:
- Olive oil
- Honey (optional)
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers and pistachios in a food processor until they transform into fine, uniform crumbs, then transfer the mixture to a wide, shallow dish.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the cold goat cheese log into uniform 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) pieces, then gently roll each slice between your palms to create smooth, round balls.
- Arrange three separate shallow bowls: one with tapioca flour, another with a whisked egg, and the third containing the prepared cracker-pistachio crumb mixture.
- Delicately roll each cheese ball first in tapioca flour, ensuring a light, even coating, then dip into the whisked egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs.
- Place the coated cheese balls on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up, which helps prevent cheese from melting too quickly during frying.
- Pour vegetable oil (about 2 inches or 5 centimeters deep) into a small skillet and heat to 350°F (175°C), maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Carefully lower the chilled cheese balls into the hot oil, frying in small batches to avoid overcrowding, and cook for 1-2 minutes until they achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Remove the fried cheese bites using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Arrange the warm bites on a serving platter, drizzle with high-quality honey, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a sophisticated flavor contrast.
Notes
- Keep cheese balls consistently sized for even cooking and attractive presentation.
- Ensure oil temperature stays around 350°F to prevent burning or uneven browning.
- Freeze cheese balls before frying to help them maintain shape and prevent melting.
- Use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer and remove cheese bites from hot oil.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels to keep appetizers crispy and not greasy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 564 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 186mg