Description
Crispy Lime-Chili Cheese Bombs are a delicious snack featuring gooey mozzarella cheese coated in a crispy panko crust, drizzled with a zesty lime-chili sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (350 g) mozzarella cheese (cut into 1.5 inch cubes)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Zest of 1 lime
- Oil for deep frying
- 3 tbsp honey (for lime-chili drizzle)
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for lime-chili drizzle)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (for lime-chili drizzle)
- ½ tsp lime zest (for lime-chili drizzle)
- Chili pearls (optional garnish)
- Fresh herbs (chopped cilantro or parsley)
Instructions
- Prep the cheese: Cut mozzarella into cubes and place in the freezer for 10 minutes so they hold shape during frying.
- Prepare the coating: Place flour in one bowl, beat eggs in a second bowl, and mix panko, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, lime zest, and salt in a third bowl.
- Bread the cheese cubes: Coat each cheese cube in flour, dip into egg, and roll in the panko mixture. For MAX crispiness, repeat the egg and panko step once more.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry cheese bombs for 1–2 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with a little extra lime zest.
- Make the lime-chili drizzle: Mix honey, lime juice, lime zest, and chili flakes, then drizzle lightly over the cheese bombs.
- Serve: Plate the cheese bombs and finish with chili pearls or chili oil dots, fresh cilantro or parsley, and lime wedges on the side. Serve immediately while molten and stretchy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of chili flakes in the drizzle.
- These cheese bombs are best served fresh and hot.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10–12 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: Deep frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese bomb
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg