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Close-up of a salad with mixed greens, roasted beet cubes, and crispy fried goat cheese rounds, one of which is cut open to reveal the creamy interior. - 3 Golden syrup is being poured over a stack of round, crispy Fried Goat Cheese fritters on a white surface, creating a glossy, appetizing finish. - 4 Golden brown Fried Goat Cheese rounds stacked and drizzled with honey, their crispy exterior and creamy interior shown in close-up. Text overlay reads: “Fried Goat Cheese Easy & Delicious” and “Erren’s Kitchen.”. - 5 Five golden-brown, breaded fried goat cheese rounds are stacked on a white plate, with one cut open to reveal the creamy inside. They are garnished with fresh herbs and drizzled with honey. - 6

Crispy fried goat cheese rounds with creamy centers, perfect for salads or snacking. So easy and delicious!

in this article:

  • Know Before You Scroll
  • Crispy, Golden, Creamy Goat Cheese Magic
  • Ingredient Notes
  • Step By Step Instructions
  • Other Great Starters
  • Fried Goat Cheese
  • Erren’s Top Tips
  • Storage & Freezing Instructions
  • FAQs

Know Before You Scroll

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Flavor Profile

Creamy, tangy goat cheese with a crispy, golden crust—like a warm, savory cheese nugget with just the right crunch.

Difficulty Level

Easy. A few quick steps, some chill time, and a shallow fry. Totally weeknight-friendly.

What You’ll Need

Goat cheese, all-purpose flour, egg, panko breadcrumbs, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil.

Equipment Needed

Knife, small bowls for dredging, skillet, tongs or spatula, freezer space, paper towels.

Top Tip

Freeze the rounds before frying! This keeps the cheese from melting too fast and helps the coating get ultra crispy.

Time-Saving Tips

Buy pre-sliced goat cheese logs if you can find them—huge time saver and perfect size for frying.

Ingredient Swaps

No panko? Regular breadcrumbs or crushed crackers work too. Want to mix it up? Try herbed goat cheese for a flavor twist.

Crispy, Golden, Creamy Goat Cheese Magic

Let’s talk fried goat cheese. I went all in on this—multiple rounds of testing, a breadcrumb meltdown, and more goat cheese taste-testing than I’d like to admit (tough gig, but someone’s gotta do it). I started by skipping the chill time (big mistake—melt city), tried baking instead of frying (decent, but not that golden crisp I wanted), and even played around with different coatings. But in the end, this simple method—with a quick freeze, a classic flour-egg-panko combo, and a shallow fry in olive oil—gave me that perfect contrast: warm, creamy centers wrapped in crispy, golden shells. Total flavor jackpot.

A stack of golden, breaded fried goat cheese rounds garnished with fresh thyme and drizzled with honey on a white plate. One cheese round is bitten open, revealing its creamy filling. - 8

This recipe turns out crispy, creamy, and full of tangy flavor that works wonders in so many dishes! Toss a warm, golden round on top of a fresh salad for an instant bistro vibe, complete with all the gooey, crunchy goodness you crave. Craving something hearty? Use it as an irresistible appetizer; serve it with a drizzle of honey or a smear of fig jam alongside crackers or crusty bread.

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Ingredient Notes

Goat Cheese

Best Choice

Soft goat cheese (chevre) – it’s tangy, creamy, and firms up beautifully when chilled, perfect for frying.

Substitutions

Feta (block style): More crumbly and salty, but if pressed and chilled, it can be sliced and fried with a similar result.

Where to Find

Look in the specialty cheese section of most grocery stores, near the deli or fancy cheese case.

Breadcrumbs

Best Choice

Panko – extra crispy and light, ideal for that golden crust.

Substitutions

Crushed cornflakes or regular breadcrumbs will work, but panko gives the crispiest texture.

Oil

Best Choice

Light Olive oil – adds rich flavor while giving that perfect golden fry.

Substitutions

Use vegetable or canola oil for a more neutral flavor.

You can find the full, printable recipe at the top of this post , but you can read the detailed instructions with photos for each step below.

Step By Step Instructions

1

Slice and Chill

Okay, first things first—grab your goat cheese and slice it into thick, dreamy little rounds. About half an inch is perfect. Pop those into the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes to help them firm up. This makes them way easier to handle later, especially when things get hot and crispy.

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2

Dredge It Up

Now we set up our breading station—three shallow bowls. One with flour. One with a whisked egg. And one with light, crispy panko breadcrumbs. Go ahead and season each bowl with a little salt and pepper. Take your chilled goat cheese rounds and gently dip them into the flour, then the egg, and finish with the panko. Coat them well. If they feel soft again, a quick 10-minute freeze will lock them in place.

Four steps of making Fried Goat Cheese: sliced rounds are coated in flour, dipped in orange liquid, covered in breadcrumbs, then arranged as evenly coated rounds on a white plate. - 11

3

Fry Until Golden

Time to fry! Heat up some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. You want the oil hot but not smoking. Add your cheese rounds and let them sizzle for about two minutes per side until they’re gorgeously golden and crisp. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to catch any extra oil.

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4

Serve and Love

That’s it! Serve these up warm—on salads, crostini, or honestly just eat them straight off the plate. They’re crispy, creamy, a little tangy, and totally next-level snack vibes.

Golden syrup is being poured over a stack of round, crispy Fried Goat Cheese fritters on a white surface, creating a glossy, appetizing finish. - 13

Other Great Starters

  • Brie Bites
  • Homemade Sausage Rolls
  • Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Five golden-brown, breaded fried goat cheese rounds are stacked on a white plate, with one cut open to reveal the creamy inside. They are garnished with fresh herbs and drizzled with honey. - 14

Ingredients

  • ▢ 4 oz goat cheese (sliced into ½-inch rounds)
  • ▢ ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ▢ 1 egg
  • ▢ ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ▢ Kosher salt & black pepper
  • ▢ ¼ cup olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

  • Slice the cheese into ½-inch rounds and freeze for 15–20 minutes until firm.
  • Set up three shallow bowls—one with flour, one with whisked egg, and one with panko. Season each with salt and pepper. Dredge the chilled goat cheese rounds through flour, egg, then panko. Freeze again for 10 minutes if needed.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry goat cheese rounds 2 minutes per side or until golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

Tips

Erren’s Top Tips

Storage & Freezing Instructions

Nutrition

Close-up of a salad with mixed greens, roasted beet cubes, and crispy fried goat cheese rounds, one of which is cut open to reveal the creamy interior. - 15

Can I use flavored goat cheese?

Yes! Herbed or honey goat cheese works beautifully here. Just know that sweet flavors might brown faster due to sugar content, so watch the pan closely.

Can I bake these instead of frying?

You can—but they won’t be as crispy. Bake at 425°F on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Add a light spray of oil for more browning.

What do I serve with fried goat cheese?

These are perfect over salads (especially arugula with balsamic), on crostini with jam, or just as a snack with a drizzle of hot honey. They pair great with sweet, tart, or spicy flavors.

Why is my goat cheese melting when I fry it?

It likely wasn’t chilled long enough, or your oil was too hot. Freezing the rounds helps hold everything together, and medium heat keeps the crust from burning before the inside is ready.

Can I use something other than panko?

Totally! Crushed crackers, crushed cornflakes, or regular breadcrumbs will work in a pinch. Just know the texture will vary.

Is goat cheese okay to eat warm?

Yes! Goat cheese is meant to be enjoyed warm—it becomes soft, creamy, and dreamy when heated. Just make sure to fry it until golden, not until it oozes.

Five golden-brown, breaded fried goat cheese rounds are stacked on a white plate, with one cut open to reveal the creamy inside. They are garnished with fresh herbs and drizzled with honey. - 16

Fried Goat Cheese

Ingredients

  • 4 oz goat cheese sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Kosher salt & black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil for frying

Instructions

  • Slice the cheese into ½-inch rounds and freeze for 15–20 minutes until firm.
  • Set up three shallow bowls—one with flour, one with whisked egg, and one with panko. Season each with salt and pepper. Dredge the chilled goat cheese rounds through flour, egg, then panko. Freeze again for 10 minutes if needed.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry goat cheese rounds 2 minutes per side or until golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

Video

Notes

Erren’s Top Tips

Storage & Freezing Instructions

Nutrition

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