Description
Cheese lovers rejoice with these golden crunchy cheese nuggets, a crispy delight that melts hearts faster than its golden exterior. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly cheesy, these nuggets promise a delectable journey through comfort and flavor you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 2 cups (0.5 liters) mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Arrange three distinct containers: one with flour, another with whisked eggs, and the third with seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully coat each cheese cube by first rolling in flour, ensuring complete coverage, then dipping into beaten eggs, and finally rolling thoroughly in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F, creating an even, medium-high temperature for consistent frying.
- Gently lower breaded cheese cubes into the hot oil, maintaining careful spacing to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry the nuggets for 2-3 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve an evenly golden-brown, crispy exterior on all sides.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried cheese nuggets onto layers of absorbent paper towels to drain excess oil and preserve their crunchy texture.
- Allow the nuggets to rest for 1-2 minutes before serving, which helps them maintain their structural integrity and prevents burning.
Notes
- Prevent cheese from melting too quickly by freezing cubes for 15 minutes before coating, ensuring a crispy exterior and molten interior.
- Try different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, gouda, or pepper jack for diverse flavor profiles and textures.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes to make the recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F to achieve uniform golden-brown color and prevent greasy nuggets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg