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Crispy Fried Goat Cheese Balls with Honey Drizzle

A stack of crispy, golden-brown goat cheese balls drizzled generously with honey on a white plate.
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Make these crispy fried goat cheese balls for an easy, impressive appetizer. They are warm, creamy inside, crunchy outside, and pair well with sweet honey.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz soft goat cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/4 cup honey, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in one shallow dish.
  2. Place the beaten eggs in a second shallow dish.
  3. Mix the panko breadcrumbs, dried thyme, and garlic powder in a third shallow dish.
  4. Scoop the room-temperature goat cheese into tablespoon-sized portions. Roll each portion gently between your palms to form a ball.
  5. Dredge each cheese ball first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  6. Dip the floured ball into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off.
  7. Roll the cheese ball thoroughly in the seasoned panko breadcrumbs until fully coated. Place coated balls on a plate.
  8. Chill the coated cheese balls for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape during frying.
  9. Pour vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Carefully place 4 to 5 cheese balls into the hot oil, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pot.
  11. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, turning gently, until the coating is golden brown and crisp.
  12. Remove the balls with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  13. Serve the warm goat cheese balls immediately with a drizzle of honey over the top.

Notes

  • You can substitute air frying for deep frying; cook at 380°F (195°C) for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.
  • For a make-ahead appetizer, prepare the balls through step 5 and freeze them on the baking sheet until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag. Fry directly from frozen, adding 1 minute to the cooking time.
  • For a festive variation, mix 1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries into the panko breadcrumb mixture.

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