Queso de Freir

Name: Queso de Freir
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 1 lb queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese), sliced; 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; pinch salt

Golden-fried Dominican cheese rounds with a crispy exterior and creamy melted interior, a beloved appetizer that is indulgent and irresistible.

20 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

DominicanAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

1 lb queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese), sliced
3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
pinch salt

Instructions

1

Pat 1 lb sliced queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese) dry with paper towels. Cut into strips about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide.
2

Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. Lightly coat each piece of queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese) in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
3

Heat 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep pot or skillet to 350 degrees F.
4

Carefully place coated queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese) pieces into hot vegetable oil (for frying) in batches. Do not overcrowd the pot.
5

Fry 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. The queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese) should have a light golden exterior.
6

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Work quickly while queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese) is still hot so the outside stays crispy.
7

Sprinkle with pinch salt while warm. Serve immediately with marinara sauce, hot sauce, or lime wedges for dipping.

Questions

Can I make Queso de Freir dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 lb queso fresco (fresh Dominican cheese), sliced) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Can I make Queso de Freir gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Queso de Freir keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Queso de Freir?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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