Half-portion Appetizer Recipe
Fried mozzarella, Eggplant fries or French fries
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Ingredients
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Fried Mozzarella
Eggplant Fries
French Fries
Method
Fried Mozzarella
- 1
Prepare the Mozzarella
Cut the mozzarella cheese into slices about 1 inch thick.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Cheese
Dip each slice of mozzarella first in flour, then in the egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the Cheese
Carefully place the breaded mozzarella slices in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- 6
Drain and Season
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Eggplant Fries
- 7
Prepare the Eggplant
Slice the eggplant into strips that resemble fries.
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 9
- 10
Bread the Eggplant
Sprinkle the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese over the eggplant strips until evenly coated.
- 11
Bake the Fries
Place the coated eggplant on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
French Fries
- 12
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and cut the potatoes into thin strips.
- 13
Soak the Potatoes
Soak the potato strips in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 14
Heat Oil
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- 15
Fry the Potatoes
Carefully add the soaked potato strips to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- 16
Drain and Season
Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and season with salt and pepper.