1-First, gather all your ingredients and mix the softened cream cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, seeded and diced jalapenos, chopped bacon, and sriracha sauce in a bowl until smooth. This creates the cheesy filling that makes the bites so irresistible. Make sure everything is evenly combined for the best flavor in every bite.

2-Next, form the mixture into small balls, about 1-inch in size, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. You’ll need to freeze them for 30 minutes to help them hold their shape during frying. This step is key to preventing them from falling apart.

3-While they’re freezing, prepare the coating. In separate bowls, have your 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 beaten eggs, and the breadcrumb mixture ready. The breadcrumb mix includes 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

4-After freezing, dip each ball sequentially into the flour, then the eggs, and finally the breadcrumb mixture for a thorough coating. Heat your peanut or canola oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or heavy pot. Fry the bites for 2-3 minutes until they’re golden brown, then drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.