Description
Crispy, cheesy bites packed with jalapeños and smoky spices, fried to golden perfection. These bold and flavorful snacks are perfect for sharing with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup diced jalapeños
1/4 cup diced green onions
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup crushed tortilla chips or breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, chili powder, and smoked paprika until fully blended.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Dip each ball into the beaten egg, then coat evenly with crushed tortilla chips or breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the bites for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with spicy ranch or chipotle mayo.
Notes
Use pepper jack cheese instead of mozzarella for extra heat.
Swap tortilla chips with panko breadcrumbs for a lighter texture.
Reduce jalapeños or remove seeds for a milder version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Freeze coated bites before frying for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 302 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
