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Crispy marinated mozzarella on white plate.

Crispy Marinated Mozzarella

Mozzarella marinated in olive oil and spices and then fried until golden.
Prep Time 2 hrs
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins
Course Easy Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 8 1/4 inch thick mozzarella slices
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
  • oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl combine, olive oil, garlic, basil and kosher salt.
  • Lay mozzarella slices on a plate and pour garlic mixture over the top. Turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • The breading process is three step. In one bowl place flour, in a second bowl place egg, in the the third bowl combine the panko and plain dry bread crumbs.
  • Heat about 1 inch of oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Dip each piece of mozzarella in the flour, then egg and finally press into the bread crumbs to coat completely.
  • Drop a few bread crumbs into the oil, if they sizzle, it is hot enough. Fry breaded mozzarella for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

So Ryan doesn't like fried mozzarella (gasp!) I know its hard to believe. Whenever we go out and I see mozzarella sticks or fried mozzarella on the menu, I put on my cutest face and suggest it for an appetizer and it never works. But these were so good that last night, I had to slap his hand away as he reached for mine. Don't mess with a girl and her fried cheese! :)
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