Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBuca di Beppo Italian RestaurantFried Mozzarella Recipe

Fried Mozzarella Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Cheese Preparation

Breading Mixture

Frying Ingredients

Serving

Method

Cheese Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mozzarella

    Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks, approximately 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches long. Place the cut cheese on a plate and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading Station

    Set up a breading station by placing the flour in a shallow dish, beaten eggs in another shallow dish, and the breadcrumb mixture in a third shallow dish.

Breading

  1. 3

    Bread the Cheese Sticks

    Coat each mozzarella stick first in flour, making sure to cover all sides, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper. Repeat for all cheese sticks.

Frying

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

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

  2. 5

    Fry the Mozzarella Sticks

    Carefully add the breaded mozzarella sticks to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.

  3. 6

    Drain and Cool

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried mozzarella sticks from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining sticks.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve with Marinara

    Serve the hot fried mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

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