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This Pan-Fried Vegan Feta is the most indulgent appetizer. Vegan feta is coated in panko, pan fried and topped with chili onion crunch | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganappetizers #vegancheese

Pan-Fried Vegan Feta

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This Pan-Fried Vegan Feta is the most indulgent appetizer. Vegan feta is coated in panko, pan fried and topped with chili onion crunch!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword appetizer, christmas, holiday recipe, party food, vegan cheese, vegan feta
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 125

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 7-ounce block vegan feta I got mine at Trader Joe's
  • aquafaba liquid from a can of chickpeas
  • panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons oil I used avocado
  • chili onion crunch oil I got mine at Trader Joe's
  • pita bread toasted, for serving

Instructions

  • If the feta is in liquid, drain it and gently dry it off. Add the aquafaba to one bowl and the panko to another.
  • Dredge the feta block in the aquafaba and then the panko - be sure to really press the breadcrumbs into the feta.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat. As soon as the oil is hot (but not smoking), add the block of feta. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden.* Lower the heat slightly if the oil starts to get too hot. Remove from the skillet and place on a plate.
  • Drizzle the feta with chili onion crunch oil and serve with toasted pita bread.

Video

Notes

*Tips for frying:
  • Try not to check the feta for browning for at least 2 minutes - if you check it too soon the panko may fall off. 
  • Use a thin spatula to flip - the thinner the better! This will help keep the coating on while flipping.
  • If you lose some breadcrumbs after flipping, no problem! Grab some more and press them in - give the feta an extra flip to brown again.
 
Recipe inspired by Half Baked Harvest.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 12g