Tirokroketes
Fried Cheese Balls (two recpies)
By: Eleni Saltas
Gooey on the inside, crunchy on the outside, tirokroketes (fried cheese balls) is an irresistible appetizer that will leave guests wanting more. For the first recipe, I use a trio of cheeses: feta, cheddar, and gouda. The three types play well together and create great flavor.
And for the second featured recipe, I just use one type of cheese for a straight to the point taste.
Eat tirokroketes plain, dunk in your favorite dipping sauce, or squeeze a lemon on top before serving and enjoy!
Note: the lighter tirokroketes are the one cheese recipe, and the darker balls are the trio combo.
Image by Sarah Arnoff Yeoman.
Image by Sarah Arnoff Yeoman.
Prep Time:
5min
Total Time:
5min
Servings:
14-16 balls
Good For:
Meze/Appetizer
Ingredients for the Tirokroketes Trio
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 ounces gouda, grated
- 1 egg
- all-purpose flour, for dredging
- Vegetable oil or sunflower oil, for frying
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Grate the cheese and add to a mixing bowl with the eggs. Mix and combine mixture well.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, to allow the mixture to firm up.
Step 2
When the cheese mixture is ready, add some flour to a bowl or plate. Form the mixture and roll into balls, about golf ball sized. Then, roll the balls lightly into flour and set aside.
Step 3
Heat the oil in a deep fry pan, to 350F/180C. Once hot enough, drop the cheese balls in batches so the pan isn’t overcrowded. Fry cheese balls until nicely colored and golden on all sides, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Serve warm and enjoy!
Ingredients for the Tirokroketes with One Cheese
- 9 ounces Graviera or Gruyere
- 1 egg white
- Vegetable oil or sunflower oil, for frying
- Flour, for dredging
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Grate the cheese, add the egg and combine the mixture well with your hands.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, to allow the mixture to firm up.
Step 2
When the cheese mixture is ready, add some flour to a bowl or plate. Form the mixture and roll into balls, about golf ball sized. Then, roll the balls lightly into flour and set aside.
Step 3
Heat the oil in a deep fry pan, to 350F/180C. Once hot enough, drop the cheese balls in batches so the pan isn’t overcrowded. Fry cheese balls until nicely colored and golden on all sides, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Serve warm and enjoy!