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Ingredients
- Processed cheese cut into cubes
- Eggs for coating
- Breadcrumbs
- Cooking oil capable of withstanding hot temperature
Steps
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1Choose a processed and pasteurized cheese. A good choice is Mozzarella. Cut into cubes.
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2Bread the cheese cubes to make them tasty. All you have to do is beat some eggs, coat the cheese with it, and "bread" it with some Italian-style breadcrumbs.[1]Advertisement
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3Freeze it for at least three hours.[2]
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4Heat the oil. Use a shallow pan to heat the oil in; heat it to a hot temperature.[3]
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5Carefully fry the cheese until the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Use tongs to help you to keep on turning the cubes around.[4]
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6Allow the cheese to cool on paper towels until you can eat it.[5]
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7Finished.
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I bake the cheese in a hot oven instead of deep frying?
Community AnswerYes, you could. Lightly coat baking parchment with cooking spray, and do the same to the breaded cheese. Bake for 5-8 minutes, flip, and bake for another 5-8 minutes. -
QuestionIs the frozen cheese put straight into the oil?
Community AnswerNo, this would burn your cheese. As per step 2, you should bread it before frying. -
QuestionCan I pre-slice and freeze the cheese before breadcrumbing and fry straightaway to save time?
QamarTop AnswererYes, this is possible. You can freeze the cheese ahead of them and then coat and fry it afterward. This doesn't change the process, since you are still frying the cheese that's cold.
Warnings
- The oil will be very hot. Wear thick clothes and be cautious while dealing with the oil. Do not add water to the oil at any time. Some people put a drop of water in their oil to see if it is hot enough. Instead, you can put the tip of a wooden spatula part way into the oil to see if it is slightly bubbling. Then you will know the oil is ready.⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq33k4EaSbA
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/mozzarella-sticks-30977
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/23596/fried-mozzarella-cheese-sticks/
- ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/mozzarella-sticks-recipe-1953577
- ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/fried-mozzarella-balls-with-marinara-cream-sauce-recipe-1926190
- ↑ https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fried-goat-cheese-balls-with-honey-cocktails-2011
- Videos provided by AllasYummyFood
About This Article
If you want to fry cheese, choose a processed, cut a block of cheese into cubes. Dip the cheese cubes in beaten eggs, then dredge the cheese in breadcrumbs. Freeze the cheese cubes for at least 3 hours so they won’t melt when you fry them. Once they’re frozen, heat some oil in a skillet over high heat, then carefully add the cheese and fry the cubes until the breadcrumbs are browned. Use tongs to flip the cheese while it’s cooking. Drain the cheese on paper towels, then serve. Keep reading to learn how to choose the right cheese!
