The recipe for Vegan Breaded Cheese Bombs is exciting and tasty, and you can make it in 30 minutes. These are crispy and enjoyable, especially if you are a vegan, since they utilize all the dairy-free ingredients. When you fry these Vegan Breaded Cheese Bombs, they give you a crunchy exterior with a cheesy, delicious interior that you usually experience in restaurants. You can prepare them with ease for game nights, parties, gatherings, holidays, or celebrations. This recipe is one of the best appetizers for vegans that you can fry, and it will give you a flavor that will satisfy your cravings. It is still a good appetizer option when you are not a vegan as well.
STATS:
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Prep duration: 20 minutes
- Serving size: 4-5 cheese bombs
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Course: Snack
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 12
EQUIPMENT:
- Kitchen thermometer (optional)
- Paper towels
- Slotted spoon
- Deep frying pan
- Whisk
- Mixing bowls
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup plant milk (unsweetened)
- Oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- One tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Half tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
VEGAN MOZZARELLA:
- It provides a melty center for the cheese bombs. Vegan cheddar is an alternative option.
FLOUR:
- Flour is useful in helping the coating stick properly, and it also makes the batter thicker. The alternative option is a gluten-free flour mix.
PLANT MILK:
- Plant milk is helpful in making the batter smooth. You can make use of any unsweetened dairy-free milk.
CORNSTARCH:
- When we include cornstarch in the batter, it helps make it crispy. Potato starch is an alternative option.
BREADCRUMBS (PANKO):
- These make the texture even more crispy. For an alternative, use crushed cornflakes.
SEASONINGS:
- When we add seasonings, they include flavor in the coating. An alternative option is Cajun spices.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cut the vegan mozzarella into twelve cubes.
- You can also freeze them for ten minutes if you desire, since it will help in avoiding leakage.
- Make the batter by mixing salt, pepper, cornstarch, plant milk, and flour.
- The batter must be thick enough.
- Take one more bowl and mix oregano, paprika, onion & garlic powder, and breadcrumbs.
- Now, dip every cheese cube in breadcrumbs.
- Then in the batter.
- Again in the breadcrumbs.
- Finally in the batter.
- Two of these coats are important when we fry them.
- Warm up the oil in the pan to 170-180°C.
- Fry them for two to three minutes.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; only fry four or five at one time.
- Make use of a slotted spoon for taking out the cheese bombs.
- Place them over paper towels to remove an unnecessary amount of oil.
- Serve while these cheese bombs are still hot.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Have these delicious cheese bombs with either marinara sauce or vegan ranch.
- Other sauce options include vegan sriracha mayo, sweet chili sauce, and garlic mayo.
TIPS:
- Before you start to coat the cheese, make sure it is cold.
- Since the cheese may burst over high flame, keep the heat reasonable.
- Double the coating over the cheese to avoid leakage.
- When frying, if your oil is smoking, quickly reduce the flame.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the fried cheese bombs in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
FREEZER:
- You can freeze it for one month. Freezing before frying will give you good results.
FAQs:
Will it be okay if I only coat the cheese once?
- No, since it may cause leakage.
Why is my cheese bursting?
- This is because the oil may be very hot when frying, or your coating might not be double-coated.
Can I make use of vegan cheddar instead?
- You can consider the use of vegan cheddar since it melts nicely.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 230 kcal
Net carbs: 18 grams
Iron: 1.3 milligrams
Total carbs: 22 grams
Vitamin A: 220 IU
Fiber: 3 grams
Calcium: 60 milligrams
Protein: 4 grams
Serving size: 4-5 cheese bombs
Sodium: 310 milligrams
Serving: 12
Potassium: 100 milligrams
