Fried Mozzarella Balls Recipe

Name: BRYAC Black Rocks Fried Mozzarella Balls Recipe
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 10 pieces Bocconcini (small mozzarella balls); 1 cup All-purpose flour; 2 pieces Eggs; 1 cup Breadcrumbs (preferably Italian style); 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 4 cups Vegetable oil; 1 cup Canned crushed tomatoes; 1 pieces Red bell pepper (roasted and chopped); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tbs Olive oil; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs Fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)

Inspired by BRYAC Black Rock

Time40m

Serves10

10 fresh fried bocconcini balls w/ a red pepper marinara dipping sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Fried Mozzarella Balls

10 pieces Bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)

1 cup 00 bread flour

2 pieces Eggs

1 cup Breadcrumbs (preferably Italian style)

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

4 cups Tuscany sunflower oil

For the Red Pepper Marinara Sauce

1 cup Canned crushed tomatoes

1 pieces Red bell pepper (roasted and chopped)

2 cloves Garlic (minced)

1 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Dried oregano

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 tbs Fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)

Method

For the Fried Mozzarella Balls

Prepare the Setup

Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.

Bread the Bocconcini

Take a bocconcini ball, coat it in flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, and then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Repeat for all mozzarella balls.

Heat the Oil

In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Fry the Mozzarella Balls

Carefully drop the breaded mozzarella balls into the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

For the Red Pepper Marinara Sauce

Sauté the Garlic

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add Tomatoes and Peppers

Stir in the crushed tomatoes and chopped roasted red bell pepper. Mix well.

Season the Sauce

Add dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.

Finish the Sauce

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.