Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Set up a breading station: flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned bread crumbs in separate shallow dishes.
- Dip each mozzarella cube in flour, then egg, then coat thoroughly with bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the mozzarella bites in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with marinara sauce.
Notes
- For a healthier version, bake the bites at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
- You can prepare the breaded mozzarella cubes ahead of time and freeze before frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg