🧀✨ Easy Fried Cheese Bites
Looking for a fun and cheesy appetizer? These Easy Fried Cheese Bites are perfect for parties, game day, or a cozy movie night! With gooey mozzarella on the inside and a crispy, golden coating on the outside, they're irresistible when paired with marinara sauce. Let's get frying!
Ingredients:
10 oz mozzarella string cheese (10 sticks)
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 cup flour
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)
Instructions:
Prepare Cheese:
Cut the string cheese sticks into bite-sized pieces.
Set Up Dipping Bowls: 2. Arrange three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs mixed with milk, and one with bread crumbs (add cayenne pepper to the bread crumbs if desired).
Coat Cheese: 3. Dip each cheese piece in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
Fry: 4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the cheese bites in batches for about 30 seconds or until golden brown.
Drain and Serve: 5. Remove the cheese bites with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with marinara sauce.
Tips:
Baking Option: For a healthier alternative, freeze the coated cheese bites and bake at 400°F (200°C) until golden brown.
Air Frying Option: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook the cheese bites for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy.