Deep-Fried Babybel Cheese Bombs: My Spicy Secret!

Ingredients

• 12 Babybel cheeses, unwrapped (170g / 6 oz)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g / 2.1 oz)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten (approx. 100g)
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (75g / 2.6 oz)
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (25g / 0.9 oz)
• Vegetable oil, for frying (enough to fill a pot 2-3 inches deep)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml / 0.5 fl oz)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 6g)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (411g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste