Description
Crispy Lime-Chili Cheese Bombs are a delightful snack that combines gooey mozzarella with a crispy coating and a zesty lime-chili drizzle. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in!
Ingredients
Mozzarella cheese
All-purpose flour
Large eggs
Panko breadcrumbs
Chili powder
Smoked paprika
Garlic powder
Salt
Lime zest
Oil for deep frying
Honey
Lime juice
Chili flakes
Chili pearls (optional)
Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the mozzarella cheese into cubes and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the large eggs until well combined.
- Next, take the cubed mozzarella cheese and coat each piece in the flour mixture, dip it in the beaten eggs, and then roll it in the panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C) for deep frying.
- Carefully place the breaded cheese bombs into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Remove the cheese bombs from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- For the lime-chili drizzle, mix honey, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of chili flakes in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the lime-chili sauce over the crispy cheese bombs and garnish with lime zest, chili pearls, and fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Crispy Lime-Chili Cheese Bombs!
Notes
For an extra crispy texture, make sure the oil is hot enough before frying. You can adjust the spice level in the drizzle by adding more or fewer chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Snack
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese bomb
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Crispy Lime-Chili Cheese Bombs, Cheese Snacks, Fried Snacks, Party Appetizers