Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
- Season bread crumbs with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each mozzarella cube into flour, then egg, then coat thoroughly with seasoned bread crumbs.
- Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Ensure oil is hot enough to prevent cheese from leaking out.
- You can prepare the coated mozzarella bites in advance and refrigerate before frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
