Irresistible Fried Cheese Balls are golden cheesy perfection, with a crispy exterior that gives way to a gooey center. These crispy cheese balls are not just a gooey snack but also the perfect cheese appetizer for any occasion.
The Best Fried Cheese Balls - Crispy, Gooey, and Irresistible
For me, fried cheese balls are the ultimate cheesy bites and the best easy party appetizer to put on the table. I love making homemade cheese balls with simple ingredients because they turn into gooey, melted cheese bites that always disappear fast. You can even pack a few as a school lunch snack, and they'll be gone before you know it!
When friends come over, I serve them with a dipping sauce for parties, game nights, or even as a Super Bowl appetizer. These crispy little bites are always a hit, there's just something about that golden outside and cheesy inside that makes everyone ask for more.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Fried Cheese Balls Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Preparing these cheese balls takes just 10 minutes and a few simple ingredients. You'll have everything ready in under half an hour.
- Perfect Snack: They are an irresistible snack with a crispy exterior and gooey melted cheese inside. I love making them for party appetizers or when I crave some comfort food.
🧾Fried Cheese Balls Ingredients
Here's what you need to make these cheese balls:
- Mozzarella Cheese: I love using mozzarella in this recipe because it has a mild flavor and gets wonderfully stretchy and gooey when melted. You can also use other cheeses that melt well, like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a cheese combination.
- Cornstarch and Egg: These two ingredients are crucial in this recipe. They work as a binder to help the cheese form into perfect balls.
- Salt: For seasoning.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Fried Cheese Balls
You can find the complete printable Fried Cheese Balls recipe with measurements below, but for now, here's a quick overview of how it goes:
1. Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded mozzarella cheese, cornstarch, an egg, and a pinch of salt. Mix well using a spoon and your hands until everything is fully combined.
2. Shape Balls: Shape the mixture into small, firm balls, ensuring they hold their shape.
3. Fry: Heat enough oil in a deep frying pan for deep frying. Once the oil is hot (but not smoking), carefully drop in a few cheese balls at a time and fry until golden, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Drain & Serve: Remove the crispy cheese balls and place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve warm while they're still crunchy.
📖Variations
- Herb and Garlic Cheese Balls: Mix finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives and minced garlic into the cheese mixture for an extra kick of freshness.
- Spicy Cheese Balls: Sprinkle in chili powder, chili flakes, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to give the mix a spicy kick and loads of extra flavor.
🍽 How to Serve
I love serving these fried cheese balls with dipping sauces like ranch dressing, or pepper mayonnaise. Feel free to use your favorite sauce!
I recommend putting the dipping sauce in the center and arranging the cheese balls around it. That way, everyone can grab a cheese ball and dip it easily.
💭My Tips for Recipe Success
Cold Ingredients: It's best to use cold ingredients, especially the cheese, when making this recipe.
Oil Temperature: Make sure to heat the oil to the perfect temperature, around 350-375°F or 175-190°C. If it's too cold, the cheese balls might soak up too much oil, and if it's too hot, they could get too brown on the outside before melting inside.
Serve Immediately: I think fried cheese balls taste their absolute best when they're fresh out of the fryer. I always enjoy them right away so I can catch that gooey, melted cheese inside.
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📖 Recipe
Fried Cheese Balls
Ingredients
- 300 g Mozzarella Cheese - Shredded
- 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 Egg
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese, cornstarch, egg, and salt. Use a spoon and your hands to mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls. Ensure that the balls are compact and hold their shape.
- In a deep frying pan, heat enough oil for deep frying. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
- Carefully drop a few cheese balls into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until they turn golden brown and have a crispy exterior. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Once the cheese balls are golden brown, use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the fried cheese balls while they're still warm and crispy. You can enjoy them on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
John says
Supper delicious
Susana says
These fried cheese balls look amazing! I love that they’re crispy on the outside and gooey inside, such a perfect snack or party appetizer.