Fried Mozzarella Cheese Slices
16 slices
These fried mozzarella cheese slices are made with fresh mozzarella, a seasoned breadcrumb coating, and a quick double dredge for a crisp finish. Serve them hot with warm marinara sauce for an easy appetizer or party snack.
Equipment
3 medium bowls
Whisk
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Baking sheet or tray
Heavy skillet or saucepan
Spider strainer or slotted spoon
Thermometer, optional
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 large large eggs
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pinch ground black pepper optional
- 16 ounces fresh mozzarella log 450 g, cut into 14 to 16 slices
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying, or as needed
- Warm marinara sauce for serving, optional
Instructions
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and water.
- In a third bowl, mix the panko, Italian style breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper if using.
- Pat the mozzarella slices dry with paper towels. Coat each slice in the flour mixture and shake off the excess.
- Dip each slice in the egg mixture. Coat in the breadcrumb mixture and press gently so it sticks.
- Dip the slice back into the egg mixture. Coat again in the breadcrumb mixture until fully covered.
- Place the breaded mozzarella slices on a parchment lined tray. Freeze for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Pour oil into a heavy skillet or saucepan to a depth of about 1 inch. Heat to 365°F (185°C).
- Fry a few slices at a time for 1 to 1½ minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
- Serve right away with warm marinara sauce, if desired.
Notes
- A firm fresh mozzarella log works best here.
- You can use only panko or only Italian style breadcrumbs, but using both gives the best mix of crunch and coverage.
- You can skip the extra dried herbs and seasonings if your Italian style breadcrumbs are already heavily seasoned, but they do add more flavor.
- These make about 7 to 8 appetizer servings if you serve 2 slices per person.
- Nutrition information is a rough estimate per slice without the oil, assuming the drain the oil well on paper towels.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 1mg