Fried Cheese Momo
Crispy fried momos are the ultimate snack for cheese lovers, golden on the outside, gooey on the inside. This fried momo recipe shows you how to make crispy momos at home, whether you’re craving a quick evening bite or planning a fun weekend fry momo session.
How to Make
- 1.
Mix the filling
Kick off this fried momo recipe by combining grated cheddar cheese, finely chopped onion, spring onions, carrot, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. This cheesy blend is the heart of your crispy momos.
- 2.
Fill the wrappers
Place a momo wrapper in your palm, add a teaspoon of filling to the centre, then fold and pleat the edges to seal. Make sure the seams are tight, this keeps the cheese inside when you fry momos later.
- 3.
Prep for an even crunch
Lightly dust each sealed momo with a bit of cornstarch or flour. This small step ensures a beautiful golden crust, giving you truly crispy fried momos.
- 4.
Heat the oil
Pour enough oil into a deep pan to fully submerge the momos. Heat it to 180 °C (350 °F) the ideal temperature to fry momos evenly to that golden, crispy finish without turning greasy.
- 5.
Fry to perfection
Gently lower a few momos at a time into the hot oil. Fry each momo for about 2–3 minutes per side until puffed and deep golden. Don’t overcrowd the pan this helps every piece cook into a perfectly crispy momo.
- 6.
Drain and serve
Lift your crispy fried momos onto a paper‑towel-lined plate. Serve hot with chilli garlic sauce, tomato chutney, or your go-to dip and enjoy the molten cheese moment in every bite!
- If fried at the right temp (180°C), momos turn golden and crisp without soaking up too much oil. It’s all in the timing.
- That light dusting of cornstarch? It’s the secret to getting that addictive crunch on the outside.