Homemade Fried Cheese Bites

Here’s a crispy, melty Homemade Fried Cheese Bites recipe — perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party treat! 🧀✨

🧀 Homemade Fried Cheese Bites

Ingredients:

• 8 oz (225 g) mozzarella cheese (or cheddar, pepper jack, or a mix), cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 2 tbsp milk

• 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs (Italian or panko works great)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika (optional, for a little kick)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Oil, for deep frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare Cheese

   • Cut cheese into bite-sized cubes. Pat dry with paper towels (important so coating sticks).

2. Coating Station

   • In one bowl: flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt & pepper.

   • In second bowl: whisk eggs + milk.

   • In third bowl: breadcrumbs.

3. Coat Cheese

   • Roll each cheese cube in flour (shake off excess).

   • Dip in egg mixture.

   • Roll in breadcrumbs until well coated.

   • For extra crunch, repeat the egg + breadcrumb step (double coating helps keep cheese inside when frying).

4. Chill

   • Place coated cheese bites on a tray and freeze for 20–30 minutes. (This prevents cheese from melting too fast when frying.)

5. Fry

   • Heat oil in a deep pan (350°F / 175°C).

   • Fry cheese bites in small batches for 1–2 minutes, until golden brown.

   • Remove and drain on paper towels.

6. Serve

   • Serve hot with marinara sauce, ranch, or spicy sriracha mayo for dipping.

🔥 Tips:

• You can use string cheese sticks cut into chunks for convenience.

• Try mixing Parmesan into the breadcrumb coating for extra flavor.

• Air fryer option: Spray with oil and cook at 390°F (200°C) for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway.