Description
Fried mozzarella balls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining a crispy exterior with a gooey, melty interior. Perfect for parties or as a quick snack, these cheesy bites are easy to make at home. Serve them hot alongside marinara sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear in no time! With a simple breading technique that guarantees a golden-brown crust, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz bocconcini (drained and patted dry)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 1 ½ cups plain bread crumbs
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder (divided)
- 2 ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning (divided)
- 1 ½ tsp salt (divided)
- Oil for frying
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
- Grated parmesan cheese (for garnish)
- Finely chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain and pat dry the mozzarella balls to prevent excess moisture.
- Set up your breading station with three bowls: one for flour mixed with salt and Italian seasoning, one for beaten eggs, and one for seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Coat each mozzarella ball in flour, dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs. For extra crunch, double-dip in egg and breadcrumbs.
- Freeze the coated balls on a parchment-lined sheet pan for 1-2 hours.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep frying pan. Fry the mozzarella balls in small batches until golden brown, about 60-90 seconds.
- Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Garnish with parmesan and parsley before serving with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg