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Deep Fried Pickled Beets and Goat's Cheese with Spicy Mayo

Equally unique and delicious, this snack is pretty satisfying after only a few bites. The small yield will still keep four or five people happy!
Prep Time18 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

The Beets

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • about 12 pickled beets
  • 4 oz goats cheese
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • canola oil for frying

The Dip

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha

Instructions

  • Mix breadcrumbs with salt in a small mixing bowl
  • Beat egg in another small bowl
  • Add flour to third and final small mixing bowl
  • Grab a beet from the jar!
  • Cut a piece of cheese about half a centimeter thick and spread it onto one side of the beet (If the cheese is cold, it is easy enough to just mold it onto the top half of the beet)
  • Roll the cheesy beet around in flour to totally cover it
  • Dip and totally cover in egg
  • Dip and totally cover in breadcrumbs
  • Set the breaded beets aside on a plate
  • Add about a half inch of oil to your frying pan and turn on to medium-high heat. To check if the oil is ready for frying, sprinkle some flour into the oil - if it sizzles, your oil is ready
  • Gently place the breadcrumbed beets into the oil.
  • Using a slotted spoon, turn each beet over once the underside is crispy - only about 15 to 20 seconds
  • After frying the opposite side, place the beets on paper towel to soak up some grease and let them cool a bit
  • Meanwhile, stir the mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl
  • Enjoy!