Fried Mozzarella Bites Recipe

Name: Fazoli's Fried Mozzarella Bites Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 sticks Mozzarella cheese sticks; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 2 large Eggs; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 cups Vegetable oil; 1 cup Marinara sauce

Inspired by Fazoli's

Time1h

Serves4

Golden fried mozzarella cheese bites, served with marinara.

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Ingredients

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Fried Mozzarella Bites

12 sticks Mozzarella cheese sticks

1 cup 00 bread flour

2 large Eggs

1 cup Breadcrumbs

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 cups Tuscany sunflower oil

1 cup Marinara sauce

Method

Preparation

Prepare the Cheese

Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks in half if desired, making them easier to handle.

Set Up Breading Station

In three separate bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Breading the Cheese

Coat the Cheese Sticks

Dredge each mozzarella stick in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure each stick is fully coated.

Chill the Coated Cheese

Place the breaded mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Frying

Heat the Oil

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

Fry the Bites

Carefully add the frozen mozzarella bites to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown, turning occasionally.

Drain the Bites

Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried mozzarella bites and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Serving

Serve with Marinara

Serve the fried mozzarella bites hot with marinara sauce for dipping.