Ultra-light and crispy fried cheese balls made with whipped egg whites and cheddar. Only 3 ingredients needed!

Prep Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 1 Minutes
Total Time 16 Minutes

Ingredients

2 large egg whites, at room temperature
5 ounces medium cheddar cheese, grated (about 1¼ cups)
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

Using a stand mixer or electric mixer, beat the room temperature egg whites until stiff peaks form. The egg whites should be white and create a firm foam that holds its shape.
Gently fold the grated cheddar cheese into the stiff egg whites until well combined, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
Use a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the mixture into small mounds on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
While the cheese balls chill, heat at least 4 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F. Maintain the temperature between 350-375°F throughout cooking.
Gently roll each chilled mound into a loose ball shape. Don’t pack them tightly – you want to keep the light, airy texture from the egg whites.
Carefully drop several cheese balls into the hot oil, making sure they don’t touch each other. Fry for 1-1½ minutes, turning constantly to cook evenly on all sides until golden brown.
Remove the fried cheese balls with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and gooey.

Notes
Room temperature egg whites whip better and create more stable peaks than cold ones.
Use a deeper pot of oil so you can easily turn the cheese balls while they cook without them sticking to the bottom.
You can substitute other hard cheeses like jack, pepper jack, or gouda for different flavors.
If the mixture doesn’t hold together well after chilling, add a bit more grated cheese.
If cheese balls deflate after frying, they may need a few more seconds of cooking time for a golden color all around.

Tools You’ll Need
Stand mixer or electric mixer
Dutch oven or deep pot
Cookie scoop (1½ tablespoon size)
Candy thermometer
Slotted spoon
Paper towels

Allergy Information
Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
Contains eggs
Contains dairy from cheese

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
Calories: 169
Total Fat: 18 g
Total Carbohydrate: 0.3 g
Protein: 3 g