Vegan Crispy Breaded Cheese
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate plant-based comfort food with this Vegan Crispy Breaded Cheese recipe! Bite-sized vegan cheese squares are coated in a flavorful blend of nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powders, then breaded in panko for an irresistibly crunchy golden crust. Perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection, these crispy bites deliver the gooey, cheesy goodness you crave without any dairy. Whether you're serving them as a party appetizer, snack, or even a crowd-pleasing side dish, these delectable morsels pair wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauces. With a quick prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is ideal for satisfying that cheesy craving while keeping it 100% vegan!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Vegan cheese block
- 60 grams All-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 120 milliliters Unsweetened almond milk
- 30 grams Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 120 grams Panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free panko)
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Cut the vegan cheese block into bite-sized squares, about 2.5 cm each.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, add the all-purpose flour.
In the second bowl, whisk together the unsweetened almond milk and 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour until smooth.
In the third bowl, mix the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and panko breadcrumbs.
Dip each cheese piece into the flour bowl, ensuring a light dusting over each piece.
Next, dip the floured cheese into the almond milk mixture, allowing any excess liquid to drip off.
Finally, coat the wet cheese in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs well to the cheese.
Set the breaded cheese pieces on a tray and refrigerate for 10 minutes to help the coating set.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Carefully fry the cheese pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried cheese onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve the crispy breaded cheese hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 549.5 g | 704% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.4 g | 537% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3534 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.4 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 46.2 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1016 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 988 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
