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Crispy fried mozzarella
Crispy fried mozzarella is a delectable vegetarian appetizer or snack served with roasted tomato sauce. Any cheese lover's dream!
Course
Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Fried mozzarella, Fried mozzarella balls, mozzarella sticks
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
232
kcal
Author
Alida Ryder
Ingredients
400
g (14oz)
Bocconcini
(small mozzarella balls)
1½
cups
flour
seasoned with salt and pepper
4
extra-large
eggs
beaten
2
cups
breadcrumbs
1
tsp
garlic powder
1
tsp
onion powder
1
tsp
salt
2
tsp
Italian herbs
oil
for frying
tomato sauce
for serving
Instructions
Dry the mozzarella with paper towels.
Place the breadcrumbs in a large, flat bowl then season with the garlic and onion powder, salt and Italian herbs. Mix well.
Place the seasoned flour and beaten egg in separate bowls.
Coat the cheese first in the flour, then in the egg. Repeat this step to make sure the cheese is well covered.
Roll the mozzarella in the breadcrumbs, pressing the crumbs onto the mozzarella to ensure good coverage.
Place on a sheet pan and place in the freezer for 20 minutes - 1 hour.
Heat the oil in a large pot.
Remove the mozzarella from the freezer then fry in batches until golden brown and crisp.
Remove with a slotted spoon then place on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve with tomato sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories:
232
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Protein:
17
g
|
Fat:
18
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
182
mg
|
Sodium:
496
mg
|
Potassium:
73
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
241
IU
|
Calcium:
273
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg