Fried Goat Cheese with Wild Honey
Fried goat cheese is a tangy, creamy, crunchy treat that is flash-fried, drizzled with wild honey, and topped with fresh lemon thyme. So simple and quick to make for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 8 0z goat cheese log
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp Maldon sea salt flakes
- honey for drizzling
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon thyme
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Place the goat cheese log in the freezer for ten to fifteen minutes to make it easier to shape.
- Prepare the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs for dredging.
- Take the goat cheese out of the freezer and slice it into thin rounds. Form each round into a ball, roughly a large teaspoon in size. Use kitchen gloves to help keep the cheese from sticking to your hands.
- Dredge each ball in the flour, egg, and then breadcrumbs.
- Place the goat cheese balls back into the freezer for another fifteen minutes before frying to prevent the cheese from melting.
- While the goat cheese is chilling, heat the oil over medium-high heat in a high-sided frying pan.
- Test the oil by dropping a small piece of breadcrumb into it and see if it sizzles. When the oil is hot enough, drop in a few goat cheese balls at a time.
- Fry them for about 20-30 seconds or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining goat cheese balls.
- Drizzle honey over the goat cheese, sprinkle the flaky salt, and top with some fresh lemon thyme.
- Enjoy fresh! Fried goat cheese can be kept in the fridge for a day or two, but is best when enjoyed the same day.