Deep Fried Parmesan Cheese Puffs

6	c.	Peanut Oil — (can substitute with vegetable or canola oil)
2	c.	finely grated Parmesan Cheese — (can also use Parmigiano-Reggiano)
1/4	c.	all-purpose Flour
1/4	tsp.	Sea Salt
1/2	tsp.	freshly ground Black Pepper
4		Large Egg Whites — room temperature

1.	Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy 3-quart saucepan to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	In a small bowl, mix grated cheese, flour, salt and pepper. Set aside.
3.	In a mixing bowl, add egg whites and beat with a hand or stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
4.	Add 1/2 cup of cheese mixture and gently mix until ingredients are incorporated.
5.	Add remaining cheese mixture and gently mix into a soft ball.
6.	Use a cookie scoop to form 1-inch balls.
7.	Carefully drop cheese puffs into hot oil and cook until crisp on both sides. (Recommended to fry cheese puffs in batches of 8 to 10 balls.)
8.	Transfer cheese puffs to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease.
9.	Transfer to serving plate and enjoy!

^{Recipe taken from www.thecheapgourmet.com.}