Fried Mozzarella Recipe
served with homemade marinara for dipping
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Ingredients
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Fried Mozzarella
Homemade Marinara Sauce
Method
Fried Mozzarella Preparation
- 1
Prepare the mozzarella
Cut the fresh mozzarella cheese into sticks, about 1/2 inch thick.
- 2
- 3
Bread the mozzarella
Take each mozzarella stick, coat it in flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Heat the oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the mozzarella
Working in batches, carefully add the breaded mozzarella sticks to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 6
Drain the mozzarella
Remove the fried mozzarella sticks from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Homemade Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 7
- 8
Add tomatoes and seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 9
Simmer the sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the marinara sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Adjust seasoning
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
