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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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 232 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
182mg
(61%)
Sodium
496mg
(21%)
Potassium
73mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
241IU
(5%)
Calcium
273mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 496mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 241IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.