Description
Crispy golden mozzarella bites bring Italian street food magic right to home kitchens. Cheesy, crunchy perfection awaits you with these irresistible appetizers that promise to delight taste buds and spark culinary excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 string cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Italian style breadcrumbs
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons milk
Serving and Garnish:
- Oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Organize three separate vessels: one containing flour, another with whisked eggs and milk, and the final one holding seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Create a double-layer coating for each mozzarella portion by methodically dredging through flour, submerging in egg mixture, rolling in breadcrumbs, repeating the egg dip, then coating again with breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the thoroughly coated cheese pieces on a parchment-lined tray, then transfer to freezer for minimum 2 hours to ensure firm structure.
- Prepare deep fryer or heavy pot, heating vegetable oil to precise 350°F temperature, monitoring with cooking thermometer.
- Carefully lower frozen cheese bites into hot oil, frying in small batches until exterior turns rich golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Remove fried mozzarella using slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on absorbent paper towels.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley and accompany with warm marinara sauce for dipping, serving immediately while crisp and molten.
Notes
- Double-coat the mozzarella for extra crispy and golden exterior that locks in melty cheese goodness.
- Freezing cheese before frying prevents quick melting and ensures perfect texture when deep-fried.
- Use full-fat mozzarella for maximum stretch and creamy interior when biting into these golden bites.
- Choose panko breadcrumbs for lighter, crunchier coating compared to traditional breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg