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Fried Cheese Balls (Keto, GF, Low-Iron, Vegetarian)
Fried cheese balls. I mean, can it get any better than this!?
Course Snacks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes minutes
Total Time 16 minutes minutes
Servings 20 cheese balls
Calories 38kcal
- 1 Cup grated mild cheese
- 2 Tsp. almond flour
- ¼ Tsp. salt
- ⅛ Tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 Egg whites stiffly beaten
- ½ Cup crushed plain pork rinds
- ⅓ Cup parmesan cheese
- Oil for frying
Combine the cheese, almond flour, salt, and cayenne pepper.
In a separate bowl combine the pork rinds and parmesan cheese.
Using your hands, gently stir in the egg whites.
Pat the mixture into small balls and roll them in the pork rind and parmesan cheese mixture until thoroughly coated.
Heat the oil in a skillet, when it is hot, put the balls in the pan without crowding them.
Cook over medium-high heat, turning so all sides become golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot or cold, with a salad or with pre-dinner drinks.
Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 1g