# Battered Cheesy Snacks Whip Up These Deep Fried Nacho Cheese Balls at Your Next Super Bowl Party By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-09-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-nacho-cheese-balls References: [dudefoods](http://dudefoods.com/deep-fried-nacho-cheese/) I always thought the epitome of “guy food” consisted of a variety of canned goods, dried goods, and frozen goods, but the creation of the [deep fried nacho cheese balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-cheese-wonton) certainly proves me wrong. Neither pasta nor pizza nor preserved soup, this former beer-accompanying [bar favorite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-mozzarella-bloomerangs) has become deep fried deliciousness in the hands of Nick, who writes for a column called ‘Food I Made’ on Dude Foods. After buying a six-pound can of nacho cheese, he decided to use some of the never-ending supply and venture into creating [deep fried balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-cheesecake). After freezing them into cube-shaped pieces, he battered them in corn flour, which offered a strong nacho chip flavor, and tossed them into his beloved deep fryer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Deep Fried Snacks:** The trend of transforming classic snacks into deep fried versions presents opportunities for restaurants and food companies to introduce unique menu items and appeal to adventurous eaters. - **DIY Party Foods:** The trend of creating DIY party foods offers opportunities for food bloggers, niche food companies, and grocery stores to provide consumers with ideas and recipes for homemade snacks. - **Creative Use of Canned Goods:** The trend of using canned goods in inventive ways provides opportunities for recipe websites, cooking channels, and cooking schools to showcase the versatility of canned goods and inspire new recipes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can innovate by offering unique twists on classic snacks like Nacho Cheese Balls and other party foods. - **Consumer Goods/online Marketplaces:** Consumer goods companies and online marketplaces can capitalize on the DIY trend and provide customers with personalized party food kits and ingredients. - **Cooking Education:** Cooking classes, online tutorials, and other cooking education platforms can utilize simple recipes like these fried snacks to encourage home cooks to experiment with new techniques and ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spherical Cheesy Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-cheese-cheetos.md) - [Collaboration Beer-Made Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-beer-battered-cheddar-cheese-curds.md) - [Crunchy Dairy-Free Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outstanding-cheese-balls.md) - [Twice-Baked Cheese Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassavida.md) - [Nacho-Flavored Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-chocolate-bites.md) - [Breaded Cheddar Curds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravn-flavor.md) - [Nugget-Style Cheese-Packed Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-mozz-nuggets.md) - [Snackable Frozen Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastiez.md) - [Cheesy Wintertime Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-snowy-cheese-balls.md)