Fried cheese is a dish prepared using cheese that is fried in oil.[1] Fried cheese can be dipped in a batter before frying, and can be pan-fried or deep fried.[2] It can be served as an appetizer or a snack.[2][3] Fried cheese is a common food in Brazil and the Dominican Republic,[1] and is typically served as a breakfast dish in Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey.[4] Fried cheese is served as a tapas dish in Spain,[5] and in Spain fried cheese balls is referred to as delicias de queso (English: "Cheese delights").[6] It is also a dish in Italian cuisine.[7] Fried cheese is typically served hot, right after being cooked.[5][6][8] It may be accompanied with a dipping sauce or coated with a dressing.[5]