Description
Crispy fried goat cheese delivers a mouthwatering appetizer that combines tangy cheese with golden-brown crunch. Mediterranean flavors dance on your plate, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of this irresistible starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 9 oz (255 g) goat cheese log, softened
- 23 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 13 cup flour (gluten-free or regular)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 12 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 12 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 12 teaspoon garlic powder
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 18 teaspoon black pepper
Binding and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2–3 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
Instructions
- Blend softened goat cheese with finely chopped fresh herbs and a drizzle of honey until uniformly combined.
- Transfer the creamy mixture onto wax paper and skillfully roll into a cylindrical shape, ensuring smooth and even consistency.
- Refrigerate the cheese log for 2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes until thoroughly firm and easily sliceable.
- Remove cheese log from refrigerator and slice into 8 even medallions using a sharp knife.
- Prepare three distinct coating stations: first bowl with seasoned flour, second bowl with whisked egg and milk, third bowl with seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Carefully dredge each cheese medallion first in seasoned flour, then dip in egg mixture, and finally coat completely with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 350°F.
- Gently place breaded cheese medallions into hot oil, cooking 4 at a time for 1-2 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown crispy exterior.
- Transfer crispy medallions onto paper towels to absorb excess oil, then plate immediately with additional honey and fresh herb garnish.
Notes
- Customize herb blend by mixing fresh thyme, rosemary, and chives for complex flavor profiles.
- Ensure cheese is cold before coating to prevent crumbling during breading process.
- Use gluten-free Panko and almond flour for celiac-friendly version that maintains crispy texture.
- Create vegetarian-friendly dipping sauce with Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and chopped herbs for extra tang.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg