Fried Manchego Cheese

This easy, Manchego cheese appetizer is coated with cilantro, jalapeno, and a flour batter before it's fried in vegetable oil to crispy, gooey perfection.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 459 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cold water
• ¼ cup crushed ice
• vegetable oil for deep frying, or as needed
• 1 jalapeno chile, seeded, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 12 ounces Manchego cheese, cut into two wedges

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine jalapeno and cilantro together in a bowl. Coat both Manchego cheese wedges with the mixture.

Step 2

Mix all-purpose flour, water, and crushed ice together in a bowl until there are no lumps in the flour. Dip cheese wedges into the batter.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Dip cheese wedges into hot oil and fry until batter is crispy and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer fried cheese to paper towels layered on a plate to drain excess oil.