Fried Cheese Balls

Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these Fried Cheese Balls are the ultimate cheesy bites. Whether served as a cheese appetizer, a gooey snack, or crispy cheese balls for an easy party appetizer, they’re always a crowd favorite.

Recipe Developer-Estefania

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

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

Consistent Size: I always make sure to roll the cheese balls the same size; this way, they fry evenly and come out just right every single time.

Prevent Overcrowding: I never fry too many at once. Small batches keep them from crowding the pan, so they crisp up beautifully without going soggy.

Quick Frying: I like to pull them out as soon as they turn golden. Just a quick fry keeps the outside crisp while the cheese inside stays gooey and delicious.

Draining Excess Oil: I set the fried cheese balls on paper towels right away. It’s a simple step that soaks up the extra oil and makes them perfectly crispy to bite into.

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