Crispy Cheese Croquettes
Melted and crispy cheese croquettes, easy to prepare and perfect as an appetizer. This simple and quick recipe will delight young and old with its gooey center and golden, crunchy breading.
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 7 oz semi-soft melting cheese (mozzarella, emmental, or comté)
- 2 large eggs
- 3.5 oz all-purpose flour
- 5.3 oz fine breadcrumbs
- Sufficient vegetable oil for frying
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
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- 1
Cut the cheese into evenly sized sticks.
- 2
Prepare three separate shallow bowls: one with the flour, one with the eggs beaten with a pinch of salt and pepper, and one with the breadcrumbs.
- 3
Coat each piece of cheese first in flour, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat in breadcrumbs.
- 4
Repeat the coating process a second time for a thicker crust.
- 5
Place the breaded croquettes in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- 6
Heat the oil in a skillet or deep fryer.
- 7
Carefully add the croquettes and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- 8
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an even more melt-in-your-mouth texture, use well-chilled fresh mozzarella before breading.
