Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLeone'sFried Mozzarella Recipe

Fried Mozzarella Recipe

Inspired by Leone's
Time30m
Serves4

Fresh mozzarella balls lightly breaded and deep fried, served with pomodoro sauce

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Ingredients

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Cheese

Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mozzarella

    Drain the fresh mozzarella balls and pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Breading

  1. 3

    Coat Mozzarella Balls

    Take each mozzarella ball, coat it in flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.

Frying

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).

  2. 5

    Fry Mozzarella

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

Sauce

  1. 6

    Make the Pomodoro Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Plate the fried mozzarella balls and serve with warm pomodoro sauce on the side for dipping.

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