Description
Fried Goat Cheese Balls with Spicy Honey are an irresistible appetizer that combines creamy goat cheese with a crispy, golden coating. Drizzled with sweet and spicy honey, these delectable bites offer a mouthwatering contrast of flavors and textures. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, they will surely impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh goat cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation with three bowls: one for seasoned flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of goat cheese and roll into balls.
- Coat each ball in the seasoned flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the cheese balls in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- In a bowl, mix honey with red pepper flakes to create the spicy drizzle.
- Serve warm, drizzled with spicy honey.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fried cheese balls (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg