Deep Fried Fontina Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    2/3 cup cornstarch
    1 None large egg
    1 1/2 cups dried breadcrumbs
    1 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
    2 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
    1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
    18 oz fontina cheese, cut into 2/3 x 1 1/2 inch chunks
    None None vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Preparation
    Combine flour and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Gradually stir in egg and 3/4 cup water until smooth. Combine breadcrumbs, herbs and cayenne in another medium bowl.
    Dip cheese in batter then in breadcrumb mixture. Repeat process to double-coat each piece.
    Heat oil in a wok to 350\u00b0F. Working in batches, deep-fry cheese until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels.

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