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Fried goat cheese balls

Crispy on the outside, creamy and tangy on the inside, these fried goat cheese balls are the perfect big bite-sized appetizer. Coated in seasoned flour and herby panko, they fry up golden in under a minute and disappear even faster. Great for parties, game day, girls night and holiday entertaining.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chill Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fried goat cheese balls
Servings: 13 balls
Calories: 97kcal
Author: Ros Singh

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce goat cheese
  • ¼ tsp pepper sauce (or hot sauce of choice)
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups oil

Equipment

  • tablespoon
  • spider strainer

Instructions

  • Remove goat cheese from packaging. Add to small bowl.
  • Add the pepper sauce to the goat cheese. Mix with a fork.
  • Use a tablespoon and a small teaspoon to divide the mixture into 13 even pieces. (For smaller balls, use a 1/2 tablespoon to divide the mixture).
  • Roll each piece into a ball between the palms of your hands.
  • Place on a plate. Cover with plastic.
  • Pop in the freezer to chill for 30 minutes.
  • To a small bowl, add the all purpose flour, garlic powder, oregano and salt. Mix thoroughly.
  • To another small bowl, add the cracked eggs. Whisk fully.
  • To a third small bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning. Combine fully.
  • Remove the goat cheese balls from the freezer.
  • Roll each ball in the flour mix, then egg, back into the flour, then egg again.
  • Roll the coated goat cheese in the panko breadcrumbs and set aside on a plate.
  • Repeat for all the goat cheese balls.
  • Pop the breaded goat cheese balls back into the freezer. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Place a small saucepan on medium heat. Leave to heat up.
  • Pour in the oil. Leave until the oil becomes 350°F (deep frying temperature).
  • Remove the breaded goat cheese balls from the freezer.
  • Add 3 to 4 balls to the hot oil. Ensure they are fully submerged in the oil.
  • Fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute (or until the color of the panko goes from white to golden brown).
  • Remove from the oil.
  • Serve hot with a dipping sauce. Or serve cold. The balls c