Easy Fried Cheese Bites

Components:

1. Cut 8 ounces (225 grams) of cheese into cubes or sticks, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or any other type you like.
2. Half a cup of all-purpose flour
3. Half a cup of breadcrumbs, ideally panko for added crunch
4. 1/4 cup of optionally grated Parmesan cheese for flavor
5. One egg
6. Half a teaspoon of optional garlic powder
7. 1/4 teaspoon optional paprika
8. To taste, add salt and pepper.
9. Using vegetable oil to fry

Directions:

Get the cheese ready:

• Slice the cheese into sticks or bite-sized cubes. This is a terrific use for mozzarella string cheese!

Create a station for breading:

• Put the flour in a basin.
• Whisk together the egg in a separate dish.
• Combine the breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and grated parmesan (if using) in a third bowl.

Cover the cheese:

• Make careful to lightly coat each cheese cube or stick by dipping it into the flour.
• After that, dip it into the egg and allow any extra to drip off.
• Lastly, lightly press the breadcrumb mixture onto it to make sure the breadcrumbs adhere.

Make the cheese bites crispy:

• In a skillet or frying pan, heat 1 to 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat (approximately 350°F/175°C).
• Working in batches if needed, carefully drop the breaded cheese bits into the heated oil.
• Fry for one to two minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
• To drain excess oil, lay the cheese pieces on a plate lined with paper towels after removing them from the oil using tongs or a slotted spoon.

Serve:

• When the fried cheese nibbles are warm and mushy on the inside, serve them right away. You can serve them with your preferred dipping sauce or marinara sauce.

Savor your melty, crunchy cheese morsels!