Fried Mozzarella Nuggets
From cher3231 16 years ago
- 1 minutes to make
- Serves 10
These nuggets are easy to make, fry in no time, and are versatile as far as seasoning. You may add other seasonings to the Italian bread crumbs or use plain bread crumbs and add other seasonings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. string cheese sticks or regular mozzarella, room temperature shopping list
- 1/2 c. flour shopping list
- salt & pepper, to taste shopping list
- 1 egg, lightly beaten shopping list
- 1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs shopping list
- light olive oil, for frying shopping list
- Marinara, for dipping (optional) shopping list
How to make it
- Cut cheese sticks into thirds or mozzarella into 1" x 1" chunks.
- Place flour on plate and season with salt and pepper.
- Beat egg in bowl.
- Place crumbs on plate.
- Roll cheese chunks in flour to coat.
- Dip cheese into egg and roll in crumbs.
- Arrange on baking sheet. Let stand for 15-30 minutes.
- Pour oil into skillet to 1" depth. Heat over medium-high heat.
- When hot, carefully lower cheese into oil and fry until golden, about 30 seconds.
- Remove from oil and drain on wire racks. (Paper towels will stick to cheese.)
- Serve with marinara or other sauce of your choice.
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