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These Fried Goat Cheese Balls are perfectly creamy and melty on the inside and golden and crispy on the outside. They’re drizzled with a spicy honey and make the perfect appetizer, bite-sized snack for any party and a salad topping!
If you love goat cheese you will die for this recipe. These balls are filled with a creamy goat cheese that just melts in your mouth with a crispy coating. Drizzled with spicy honey and sprinkled with flaky sea salt. They’re so amazing and addicting! Plus they’re made with gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and fried in avocado oil!
INGREDIENTS
fresh goat cheese
tapioca flour
egg
gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
paprika
avocado oil or oil of choice for frying
HOW TO MAKE FRIED GOAT CHEESE BALLS
This recipe is actually pretty simple. Start by cutting the goat cheese into slices and then roll each slice into a ball. Coat goat cheese balls in tapioca flour, dip in egg and then fully coat in breadcrumbs. Place coated balls in a single layer on a baking sheet or plate and freeze for about 5 minutes. This step is important because by the time breadcrumbs are golden the cheese is perfectly soft but not spilling out!
In a small saucepan heat the oil until very hot (around 380F). Carefully add 3-5 goat cheese balls at a time and cook 2 to 2 and a half minutes or until golden brown. Remove cheese balls from oil and and drain on layered paper towels.
You will have to serve the fried goat cheese balls immediately but you can also make them in advance! Once the goat cheese balls are breaded, place them in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 24 hours!
Goat cheese and honey is one of the best combinations and this spicy honey is the perfect addition to these fried cheese balls. It’s SO GOOD and you will want to drizzle it over everything!
SPICY HONEY INGREDIENTS
honey
red pepper flakes
cayenne pepper
Place all three ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a small jar. You can easily double or triple this recipe!
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PrintFried Goat Cheese Balls with Spicy Honey (Gluten-Free)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 balls
Description
These Fried Goat Cheese Balls are perfectly creamy and melty on the inside and golden and crispy on the outside. They’re drizzled with a spicy honey and make the perfect appetizer, bite-sized snack for any party and a salad topping!
Ingredients
1 (11 oz) log of fresh goat cheese
1/3 cup tapioca flour
1 egg, large
1/2 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp paprika
avocado oil or oil of choice for frying
SPICY HONEY
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
Cut goat cheese into 12 slices and roll each slice into a ball.
Prepare three small bowls. In one bowl add tapioca flour. In the second bowl add egg and beat with a fork. Add breadcrumbs and paprika into the third bowl.
Coat goat cheese balls in tapioca flour, dip in egg and then fully coat in breadcrumbs. Place coated balls in a single layer on a baking sheet or plate and freeze for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat avocado oil in a small saucepan until very hot (around 380F). Using a slotted spoon, carefully add 3-5 goat cheese balls at the time and cook 2 to 2 and a half minutes or until golden brown. Remove cheese balls from oil and and drain on layered paper towels.
Meanwhile, place honey, red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a small jar. Drizzle fried goat cheese balls with spicy honey and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes