Vegan Crispy Cheese Balls
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Vegan Crispy Cheese Balls! Perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside, and creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed on the inside, these plant-based bites are made with vegan cream cheese, nutritional yeast, and a flavorful blend of garlic, onion, and smoked paprika. Each ball is coated in a light and herby panko crust, giving them the ultimate crunch when fried to perfection. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a crowd-pleasing snack, or craving a dairy-free indulgence, these vegan cheese balls are a game changer. Easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes, serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a truly addictive vegan appetizer experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vegan cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Chickpea flour
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball using your hands. Place the ball on a tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
Place the tray in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up the cheese balls.
While the cheese balls are chilling, prepare the coating. In a small bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour and water to form a smooth batter.
On a separate plate, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the chopped parsley.
Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
Once the cheese balls are firm, dip each ball into the chickpea flour batter, making sure it's completely coated, then roll it in the panko breadcrumb mixture until fully covered.
Carefully place a few cheese balls in the hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Remove the cheese balls from the oil using a slotted spoon and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve the Vegan Crispy Cheese Balls warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 548.1 g | 703% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.1 g | 630% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3028 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.3 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.9 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1150 mg | 24% | |
*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.
