Fried Emmental Cheese Bites
Crispy, golden fried bites of nutty Emmental cheese, served with a simple green herb sauce. A perfect appetizer or snack that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 8 oz Emmental cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 8 oz Emmental cheese into 1-inch cubes. Place them on a plate and freeze for 20 minutes until firm.
- 2
Set up a breading station: place 0.5 cup flour in one bowl, beat 2 eggs in a second, and put 1 cup panko in a third.
- 3
Coat each cheese cube in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat for a double coat if desired.
- 4
Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry the bites in batches, without crowding, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- 5
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with 0.5 tsp salt while hot.
- 6
In a small bowl, mix 0.5 cup Greek yogurt with 0.25 cup chopped parsley. Serve as a dipping sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet
- thermometer
- mixing bowls
- paper towels
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