Fried Feta Croutons
Ingredients
- Feta cheese1
- Flour¼ cups
- Egg1
- Milk2 tbsp
- Breadcrumb¾ cups
- Red wine vinegar2 tbsp
- Lemon1 tbsp
- Dijon mustard2 tsp
- Italian seasoning½ tsp
- Olive oil¼ cups
- Romaine lettuce1 head
- Cherry tomato½ cups
- Red onion½
- Cucumber2
Instructions
- Pat the feta cubes dry with paper towel.
- Put the flour in a small shallow bowl. Whisk the egg and milk together in another bowl. Put the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat each feta cube in flour, then in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumbs. Dip it back into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs a second time.
- Set the coated cubes on a small plate or baking tray and freeze for 20-30 minutes to chill.
- Once cold to the touch, put the cubes in an air fryer basket and cook at 400°F until golden brown on the edges, about 7-10 minutes. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and Italian seasoning. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until combined.
- Put the romaine, cherry tomatoes, red onion and Persian cucumbers in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss. Top with the feta croutons and serve immediately.
Summarized from Feelgoodfoodie's video. Watch it for the details.
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