Description
Crispy Lime-Chili Cheese Bombs are the ultimate snack, featuring gooey mozzarella cheese encased in a light, crispy coating. The addition of lime and chili elevates the flavor, making every bite a delightful experience.
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
- Cut mozzarella cheese into cubes and set aside.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Coat each cheese cube in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and then roll in the panko mixture until fully covered.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until hot.
- Fry the coated cheese bombs in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, lime juice, and chili flakes to create a drizzle.
- Serve crispy cheese bombs hot, drizzled with the lime-chili sauce, and garnished with fresh herbs and optional chili pearls.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can bake the cheese bombs at 400°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes until crispy. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chili powder and flakes.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Snack
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese bomb
- Calories: 250
- 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, Snack, Mozzarella, Panko Breadcrumbs, Fried Cheese