Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa Contea Italiano RistoranteFried Cheese (5) Recipe

Fried Cheese (5) Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Fried Cheese (5) Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cheese

    Cut the cheese into sticks or cubes, approximately 1/2 inch thick. If using mozzarella, you can also use string cheese for convenience.

  2. 2

    Set Up the Breading Station

    In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and mix the breadcrumbs with salt and black pepper in the third bowl.

Breading the Cheese

  1. 3

    Coat the Cheese

    Take a piece of cheese and dip it into the flour, ensuring it is coated evenly. Shake off any excess flour.

  2. 4

    Dip in Egg

    Next, dip the floured cheese into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess egg to drip off.

  3. 5

    Finish with Breadcrumbs

    Finally, roll the cheese in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well. Repeat this process for all cheese pieces.

Frying

  1. 6

    Heat the Oil

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

  2. 7

    Fry the Cheese

    Carefully add the breaded cheese pieces to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

  3. 8

    Drain Excess Oil

    Once fried, remove the cheese pieces from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve Hot

    Serve the fried cheese immediately while hot, with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, such as marinara, ranch, or honey.

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