Fried Cheese Balls
Crispy golden spheres of melted mozzarella, perfect for a party appetizer or snack.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 14g
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Ingredients
- 12 balls mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat mozzarella balls dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.
- 3
Coat each cheese ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing crumbs to adhere.
- 4
For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating once more.
- 5
Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry cheese balls in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving warm.
Tools you’ll need
- deep pot
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- three shallow bowls
- tongs
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