Parmesan Puffs

Name: Parmesan Puffs
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups vegetable oil; ¼ pound finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 4 large egg whites; 1 piece deep-fat thermometer

Light and crispy cheese puffs made with finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, fried to golden perfection. These airy bites are perfect as an appetizer or party snack.

6 servings

33 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•6 cups vegetable oil
•¼ pound finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
•¼ cup all-purpose flour
•½ teaspoon black pepper
•¼ teaspoon salt
•4 large egg whites
•1 piece deep-fat thermometer

Cooking Instructions

1.
Heat 2 inches oil in a deep 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until it registers 360°F on thermometer.
10 min
2.
While oil heats, mix together cheese, flour, pepper, and salt in a bowl until combined well. Beat whites in another bowl with an electric mixer until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold in 1/2 cup cheese mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining cheese mixture gently but thoroughly.
8 min
3.
Drop about 8 teaspoons of batter, 1 teaspoon at a time, into oil and fry, turning occasionally, until balls of batter are puffed, crisp, and golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain briefly. Make 3 more batches in same manner, returning oil to 360°F between batches. Serve immediately.
15 min