Vegan Crispy Cheese and Herb Fried Balls

Delight your taste buds with these indulgent Vegan Crispy Cheese and Herb Fried Balls, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Packed with creamy vegan cheese, aromatic fresh herbs like parsley, chives, and dill, and a hint of garlic and onion seasoning, each bite bursts with flavor. These golden-brown delights are coated in a perfectly seasoned breadcrumb crust featuring paprika, creating an unbeatable crunch. Easy to make with a simple dredging process and quick frying time, they’re perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or indulgent treat. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for a vibrant, vegan-friendly crowd-pleaser that’s irresistibly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Vegan cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1.5 cups Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 500 milliliters Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, nutritional yeast, parsley, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 2

Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball with your hands. Repeat this process until the mixture is completely used.

Step 3

Prepare a dredging station by placing the flour, almond milk, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Add the paprika to the breadcrumbs and stir to combine.

Step 4

Roll each cheese and herb ball first in the flour, then dip into the almond milk, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure each ball is evenly coated.

Step 5

In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Step 6

Carefully lower the coated balls into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry each batch for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy your Vegan Crispy Cheese and Herb Fried Balls with your favorite dipping sauce!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1142.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6188.2

Total Fat 568.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4892.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 12.0g
Protein 60.7g	0%

Vitamin D 43.9IU	0%
Calcium 433.0mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 844.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.8%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 15.4%