Ingredients:
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or any cheese of your choice)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cheese Balls:
- In a large bowl, mix the grated cheese with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
- Take a small amount of the cheese mixture and roll it into a ball (about the size of a walnut). Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Coat the Cheese Balls:
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs.
- Roll each cheese ball in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with bread crumbs. Ensure each ball is evenly coated.
- For extra crispiness, you can repeat the egg and bread crumb coating step.
- Fry the Cheese Balls:
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the cheese balls in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the cheese balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve:
- Serve the fried cheese balls hot with your favorite dipping sauce such as marinara, ranch, or aioli.
Enjoy your delicious fried cheese balls!