Description
Crispy Goat Cheese Poppers with Honey are golden, crunchy bites with a creamy, tangy center, finished with a sweet honey drizzle and fresh chives. Perfect for parties, holidays, or an easy appetizer that feels fancy without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Poppers:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 (11 oz) log soft goat cheese
For Frying:
- 2 cups grapeseed, canola, or vegetable oil
For Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, kosher salt, and water.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Roll goat cheese into 24 balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
- Roll each ball in flour, then dip in egg mixture, then coat evenly in panko breadcrumbs.
- Place coated balls on a plate or baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes, or until firm.
- Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat to 350°F.
- Fry goat cheese poppers in batches for 1–2 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Arrange on a serving platter, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with chives, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Freezing is essential to prevent the goat cheese from melting too quickly while frying.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
- For reheating, use an oven or air fryer at 350–375°F to keep them crispy.
- These can be breaded and frozen ahead of time, then fried straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 poppers
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg