If you’re on the lookout for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the best of tangy pickles, gooey cheese, and a satisfyingly crispy exterior, then fried pickle cheese balls are your answer. This delightful treat is perfect for game days, parties, or simply when you want to indulge in a savory snack with a twist. Let’s dive into the recipe and learn how to make these irresistible fried pickle cheese balls.
Ingredients
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dill pickle, chopped small and drained
- 1/2 tsp crushed pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1-2 cups oil, I used avocado
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add both cheeses, drained pickles, crushed pepper, salt, dried dill and pepper and mix together. Roll into small balls, about 1 inch and place on a small baking sheet. Flash freeze for 30-45 minutes.
- Set up a dredging station with 3 bowls. The first bowl with flour and ranch seasoning mixed together, the second with the egg mixed together, and the third with the breadcrumbs.
- 3. In a large frying pan or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Roll each ball into flour, then into the egg mixture, next in the breadcrumb mixture, back into the egg mixture and back into the breadcrumb mixture.
- 4. Place a few of the balls into the hot oil at a time, cook until golden on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Work in batches until all are fried up and then serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes– you can airfry these! Airfry at 400° for 7-10 min or until golden brown. Turn half way through. I suggest spraying with avocado oil.
Fried Pickle Cheese Balls
If you're on the lookout for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the best of tangy pickles, gooey cheese, and a satisfyingly crispy exterior, then fried pickle cheese balls are your answer. This delightful treat is perfect for game days, parties, or simply when you want to indulge in a savory snack with a twist. Let's dive into the recipe and learn how to make these irresistible fried pickle cheese balls.
Ingredients
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dill pickle, chopped small and drained
- 1/2 tsp crushed pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1-2 cups oil, I used avocado
Instructions
1.In a large bowl, add both cheeses, drained pickles, crushed pepper, salt, dried dill and pepper and mix together. Roll into small balls, about 1 inch and place on a small baking sheet. Flash freeze for 30-45 minutes.
2. Set up a dredging station with 3 bowls. The first bowl with flour and ranch seasoning mixed together, the second with the egg mixed together, and the third with the breadcrumbs.
3. In a large frying pan or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Roll each ball into flour, then into the egg mixture, next in the breadcrumb mixture, back into the egg mixture and back into the breadcrumb mixture.
4. Place a few of the balls into the hot oil at a time, cook until golden on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Work in batches until all are fried up and then serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
You can airfry these!
Airfry at 400° for 7-10 min or until golden brown. Turn half way through. I suggest spraying with avocado oil.