Fried Goat Cheese Bites Recipe
Prep Time:
43 minutes
Cook Time:
14 minutes
Servings:
12 bites
Ingredients
  • 1 (8-ounce) log goat cheese
  • 3 teaspoons chopped chives, divided
  • 2 teaspoons chopped mint
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • ΒΌ teaspoon salt
  • Canola oil, for frying
Directions
  1. Place the goat cheese, 2 teaspoons chives, and the mint in a bowl and mash with a fork until the herbs are evenly incorporated.
  2. Roll the mixture into 12 balls.
  3. Place the balls on a freezer-safe dish lined with parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, place the flour and beaten egg in two separate bowls
  5. Place the breadcrumbs and salt in a third bowl and stir well to mix.
  6. Roll the cheese balls in the flour to coat, shaking off any excess flour.
  7. Dip one cheese ball into the egg until the whole ball is moistened, and then roll it in breadcrumbs until evenly coated. Repeat with the remaining cheese balls and set aside.
  8. Heat about 1 inch of the oil in a small saucepan until it reaches 375 F.
  9. Place 4 of the breaded cheese balls in the oil with tongs or a spider strainer and fry for about 1 minute until golden brown and crispy.
  10. Once fried, set cheese bites aside on a wire rack lined with paper-towels. Repeat the process to fry all cheese bites.
  11. Serve warm, sprinkled with the rest of the chopped chives as garnish.