Crispy Fried Goat Cheese Bites with Tangy Honey Drizzle
Delightful crispy fried goat cheese bites drizzled with a tangy honey glaze, perfect for parties or as an elegant appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces goat cheese, sliced into rounds
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko works great!)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (for tanginess)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese by slicing it into rounds and chilling in the freezer for a few minutes.
- Set up your breading station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs in three shallow bowls.
- Bread the cheese rounds by coating them in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, about 1/2 inch deep.
- Fry the breaded cheese rounds for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make the tangy honey drizzle by whisking honey and apple cider vinegar together.
- Plate the goat cheese bites and drizzle with honey mixture, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Serve with a crisp green salad or a glass of white wine. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 105mg