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Crispy marinated mozzarella on white plate.
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Crispy Marinated Mozzarella

Mozzarella marinated in olive oil and spices and then fried until golden.
Course Easy Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword bread crumbs, crispy, Food, fried cheese, fried mozzarella, garlic, italian, melted cheese, mozzarella, panko, Recipe
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 8 1/4 inch thick mozzarella slices
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a bowl combine, olive oil, garlic, basil and kosher salt.
  • Lay mozzarella slices on a plate and pour garlic mixture over the top. Turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • The breading process is three step. In one bowl place flour, in a second bowl place egg, in the the third bowl combine the panko and plain dry bread crumbs.
  • Heat about 1 inch of oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Dip each piece of mozzarella in the flour, then egg and finally press into the bread crumbs to coat completely.
  • Drop a few bread crumbs into the oil, if they sizzle, it is hot enough. Fry breaded mozzarella for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

So Ryan doesn't like fried mozzarella (gasp!) I know its hard to believe. Whenever we go out and I see mozzarella sticks or fried mozzarella on the menu, I put on my cutest face and suggest it for an appetizer and it never works. But these were so good that last night, I had to slap his hand away as he reached for mine. Don't mess with a girl and her fried cheese! :)