Description
These Fried Goat Cheese Balls feature a crispy panko and fresh thyme coating with a creamy, tangy goat cheese center. A delicious appetizer for parties, holidays, and entertaining, served warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz goat cheese log
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 qt canola oil
Instructions
- Divide the chilled goat cheese into small, evenly sized portions and shape each portion into a ball.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the all purpose flour, garlic powder, and kosher salt.
- In a second bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- In a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and minced fresh thyme.
- Roll each goat cheese ball in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip each ball into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the thyme panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere.
- Pour the canola oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot and heat to approximately 350°F.
- Carefully fry the cheese balls in small batches until golden brown and crispy, turning gently as needed.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
- Allow the oil to return to temperature between batches. Serve the cheese balls warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Keep the goat cheese chilled while shaping and breading to help the balls hold their shape.
- Ensure each ball is completely coated to prevent the cheese from leaking during frying.
- Fry in small batches to maintain the oil temperature and achieve a crisp coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Deep-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 cheese balls
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Fried Goat Cheese Balls, crispy goat cheese balls, goat cheese appetizer, panko fried goat cheese, easy party appetizers, fried cheese bites