Description
Fried Goat Cheese Balls with Spicy Honey are a heavenly appetizer that combines creamy, tangy goat cheese encased in a crispy panko coating, all elevated by a drizzle of sweet and spicy honey. These delightful bites are perfect for parties or cozy nights in and can be easily customized to suit your taste. Impress your guests with this elegant yet simple dish that brings a gourmet touch to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz goat cheese (softened)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup spicy honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or parsley, finely chopped)
- Oil for frying (enough to cover half of each ball)
Instructions
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for panko mixed with herbs.
- Roll the goat cheese into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and chill them in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Dredge each cheese ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. Fry the balls in batches until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and drizzle generously with spicy honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg