Description
Crispy fried goat cheese rounds offer a delightful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that marries creamy tangy cheese with a golden crunchy exterior. Guests will savor these elegant bites, perfectly complemented by honey drizzle or fresh herb garnish for an irresistible start to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) goat cheese
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) panko bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup (40 grams) flour
- 1 teaspoon Everything But The Bagel Seasoning (optional)
Binding and Frying:
- 1 egg
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Carefully slice the 4-ounce (113 grams) goat cheese log into 6 uniform, round disks approximately 1/2-inch thick.
- Prepare a shallow plate with all-purpose flour for initial coating.
- Create a seasoned panko bread crumb mixture by combining panko crumbs with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning in a separate bowl.
- Whisk one large egg with of water in a shallow bowl to create a smooth egg wash.
- Gently roll each goat cheese disk in flour, ensuring a light, even coating.
- Dip the flour-coated cheese rounds into the egg wash, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
- Press each disk firmly into the seasoned panko mixture, rotating to achieve complete, crisp coverage.
- Heat of olive oil in a shallow non-stick pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place breaded cheese rounds into the hot oil, frying for 15-30 seconds per side until achieving a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Remove fried goat cheese rounds using a slotted spatula and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Chill the goat cheese log in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before slicing to ensure clean, precise cuts and prevent crumbling.
- Use fresh panko breadcrumbs for maximum crispiness and an extra crunchy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the creamy cheese.
- Keep the oil temperature consistent around 350°F to achieve a golden-brown crust without burning or making the cheese leak.
- Pat the goat cheese disks completely dry before coating to help the flour and breadcrumbs adhere more effectively.
- Serve these crispy rounds immediately while hot and the exterior remains wonderfully crunchy, paired with a light salad or as an elegant appetizer.
- For best results, work quickly when coating and frying to maintain the cheese’s structural integrity and prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg