Description
Golden, crispy on the outside, and delightfully gooey on the inside, these mozzarella bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for dipping and sharing.
Ingredients
- Mozzarella cheese blocks
- All-purpose flour
- Eggs
- Italian breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil
- Marinara sauce (optional for dipping)
Instructions
Prepare the Mozzarella Cheese:
- Cut the mozzarella cheese blocks into bite-sized cubes.
- In a shallow bowl, place the all-purpose flour.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, pour the Italian breadcrumbs.
Coat the Cheese:
- Dip each mozzarella cube into the flour, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Next, dip the floured cube into the beaten eggs, making sure it is coated evenly.
- Finally, coat the cube with the Italian breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Fry the Cheese Bites:
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Carefully place the coated mozzarella cubes into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet.
- Fry the cheese bites until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove the fried cheese bites from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve and Enjoy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg