Fried Mozzarella Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Marinara Sauce

   In a saucepan over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Then add crushed tomatoes, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare the Fried Mozzarella

   Set up a breading station with three bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper in the third.

3. 3

   Dip each mozzarella stick first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the mozzarella sticks in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

5. 5

   Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve the fried mozzarella sticks hot with the homemade marinara sauce for dipping.