Vegan Crispy Cheese and Herb Fried Balls
Indulge in the ultimate plant-based appetizer with these Vegan Crispy Cheese and Herb Fried Balls! Perfectly crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these bite-sized delights are packed with fresh parsley, chives, dill, and the savoriness of nutritional yeast, mimicking a cheesy flavor in every bite. Coated in a spiced breadcrumb crust and fried to golden perfection, they deliver irresistible texture and taste while remaining dairy-free. Whether served as a party snack, appetizer, or paired with your favorite dipping sauce, these vegan crispy fried balls are sure to impress both omnivores and vegans alike. Quick to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes, they're ideal for entertaining or satisfying cravings with a flavorful twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Vegan cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1.5 cups Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, nutritional yeast, parsley, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball with your hands. Repeat this process until the mixture is completely used.
Prepare a dredging station by placing the flour, almond milk, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Add the paprika to the breadcrumbs and stir to combine.
Roll each cheese and herb ball first in the flour, then dip into the almond milk, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure each ball is evenly coated.
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Carefully lower the coated balls into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry each batch for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve hot and enjoy your Vegan Crispy Cheese and Herb Fried Balls with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.5 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 768 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 217 mg | 5% | |
*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.
