These Mediterranean Crispy Fried Pickle Ranch Cheese Bombs have a cheesy texture and Mediterranean herb flavors. We prepare these cheese bombs with cream cheese, mozzarella, feta, dill pickles, parsley, dill, oregano, garlic, ranch seasoning, almond flour, Parmesan, egg, and olive oil. These cheese bombs have approximately 230 calories and 3 g of net carbs. We make these cheese bombs in about 30 minutes. These Mediterranean Crispy Fried Pickle Ranch Cheese Bombs are ideal for family gatherings, parties, game nights, appetizers, snacks, casual dinners, and Mediterranean-inspired meals. You can prepare these cheese bombs earlier because they can be refrigerated for three days and frozen for almost two months. You can serve these crispy cheese bombs with Tzatziki, Garlic Yogurt Dip, Whipped Feta Dip, Greek Salad, or Cucumber Dill Sauce.
STATS:
- Course: Appetizer, Snack
- No. of Calories: 230 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Portion size: 2 cheese bombs
- Cooking mode: Stovetop frying
- Total servings: 6
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 30 minutes
TOOLS:
- Cutting board
- Bowls
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cookie scoop
- Frying pan
- Tongs
- Paper towels
INGREDIENTS:
CHEESE FILLING:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella
- ½ cup feta
- â…“ cup dill pickles
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 1 tbsp dill
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ranch seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
CRISPY COATING:
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup Parmesan
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
FRYING:
- 4 tbsp olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
CREAM CHEESE:
- We use cream cheese to provide a smooth, rich, and creamy center for these cheese bombs.
MOZZARELLA:
- Mozzarella provides a deliciously gooey and stretchy texture.
FETA:
- Feta provides a salty and tangy Mediterranean flavor.
DILL PICKLES:
- Dill pickles provide a tangy, crunchy, and refreshing flavor that balances the richness of the cheese. You can use gherkins, spicy pickles, or finely chopped pickled cucumbers.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour creates a crispy, golden, low-carb coating. Sunflower seed flour can be used for a nut-free alternative.
PARMESAN:
- Parmesan adds savory flavor and helps the coating become golden and crisp. Pecorino Romano can be used instead.
RANCH SEASONING:
- Ranch seasoning adds a creamy herb flavor to the filling. For a stronger Mediterranean flavor, replace it with additional dill, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil is used for frying and complements the Mediterranean flavor. Avocado oil can also be used.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, mix softened cream cheese, mozzarella, feta, chopped pickles, parsley, dill, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, ranch seasoning, and black pepper..
- Chill the cheese mixture for twenty minutes and shape them into small balls.
- Include almond flour, Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, & black pepper in a different dish.
- We dip the cheese balls in the egg and then coat them with the almond flour mixture.
- Warm olive oil in the pan over moderate heat and fry the bombs for 2 minutes.
- Put the cooked cheese bombs on a towel or a wire rack and remove extra moisture well.
- Lastly, garnish the bombs with parsley and serve the cheese bombs warm.
- TIPS:
- Strain out the pickles perfectly, then include them in the filling for perfect results.
- Chill the cheese mixture well to shape it easily.
- Avoid too hot frying oil so the almond flour does not burn quickly.
- Coat the cheese bombs double for an extra crispy texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS:
- Tzatziki
- Garlic Yogurt Dip
- Whipped Feta Dip
- Hummus
- Cucumber Dill Sauce
FRESH & MEDITERRANEAN:
- Greek Salad
- Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Feta Salad
- Olive Salad
- Lemon Herb Salad
MAIN DISH PAIRINGS:
- Mediterranean Chicken
- Lemon Garlic Salmon
- Greek Meatballs
- Herb-Roasted Chicken
- Beef Skewers
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooked cheese bombs in a closed box and refrigerate them for only 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Store the coated and uncooked cheese bombs in one layer. Once frozen, put them in a closed bag and store them for almost 2 months.
FAQs:
Will we prepare these cheese bombs by air-frying?
- Yes, you can air-fry these cheese bombs at approximately 190°Celcius till become crispy and golden.
May we prepare these cheese bombs spicy?
- Yes, you can use finely chopped jalapeños, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper for additional heat.
Could we prepare these cheese bombs earlier?
- Yes, you can shape and coat these cheese bombs for a few hours earlier and chill them till you are prepared to cook.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proteins: 10 g
Caloric Content: 230 kcal
Net carbs: 3 g
Sodium: 470 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 1.5 g
Fats: 20 g
Portion Size: 2 cheese bombs
Total carbs: 5 g