Jul 14 2026
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Fried Mozzarella Recipe

Inspired by Salute Italian Restaurant
Time40m
Serves4

Fresh sliced mozzarella battered in Italian bread crumbs fried golden brown and placed upon a bed of homemade marinara

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Ingredients

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For the Fried Mozzarella

For the Homemade Marinara Sauce

Method

Preparing the Homemade Marinara Sauce

  1. 1

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Garlic

    Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  3. 3

    Add the Tomatoes and Spices

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, sugar, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Preparing the Fried Mozzarella

  1. 5

    Slice the Mozzarella

    Cut the fresh mozzarella cheese into 1 cm thick slices.

  2. 6

    Set Up the Breading Station

    In three separate shallow dishes, place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and Italian bread crumbs in the third.

  3. 7

    Bread the Mozzarella

    Take each slice of mozzarella, first coat it in flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with Italian bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. 8

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).

  5. 9

    Fry the Mozzarella

    Carefully add the breaded mozzarella slices to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

  6. 10

    Drain Excess Oil

    Remove the fried mozzarella and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serving

  1. 11

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, ladle a generous amount of homemade marinara sauce. Place the fried mozzarella slices on top.

  2. 12

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve immediately while hot.

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