This fried cheese balls recipe is always a hit. These delicious and crispy cheese bites are covered in a delicious corn dog batter, deep-fried to golden perfection, and make the best appetizer or afternoon snack recipe.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup corn meal
½ cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
¾ cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounce block American cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
2+ cups vegetable oil, for frying
INSTRUCTIONS
Line a plate with paper towels, set aside.
Using a small pan (tall and slender perferrable), heat oil to 375 degrees.
In a medium bowl, whisk dry ingredients together.
In a small bowl, mix egg, buttermilk and oil together until combined.
Pour wet ingredients into wet ingredients, stir just until moistened.
Place cheese on a wooden stick, dip into the corn dog batter and cover the cheese completely.
Add cheese to hot oil and cook until golden brown.
Place fried cheese bites on prepared plate and repeat above steps for the remaining cheese bites