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Classic Crispy Fried Goat Cheese Balls with Honey Drizzle

A stack of crispy, golden brown goat cheese balls being drizzled with honey on a white plate.
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Make these crispy fried goat cheese balls for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. They are creamy inside and crunchy outside, served with a simple honey drizzle.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz soft goat cheese (chèvre), chilled
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 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. Put the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
  4. Scoop the chilled goat cheese into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get about 12 to 16 balls.
  5. Dredge each cheese ball first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  6. Dip the floured ball completely into the egg mixture.
  7. Roll the egg-coated ball thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined tray and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Carefully fry the cheese balls in batches, turning them until they are golden brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Do not overcrowd the pot.
  10. Remove the fried balls with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  11. Arrange the warm goat cheese balls on a serving platter and drizzle generously with honey before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead option, you can freeze the breaded cheese balls for up to one month before frying. Fry directly from frozen, adding about 1 minute to the cooking time.
  • If you prefer a baked version, spray the breaded balls with cooking spray and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until golden.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of dried herbs, like thyme or rosemary, to the panko breadcrumbs for an herbed flavor.

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