Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls.
- Season the breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each mozzarella cube into flour, then egg, then coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry mozzarella bites until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with marinara sauce and fresh basil.
Notes
- For a healthier version, bake at 400°F for 10 minutes instead of frying.
- Ensure oil is hot enough to prevent cheese from seeping out.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mozzarrella bites
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
