Fried Caprese Bites

Fresh mozzarella, basil and tomatoes dipped in batter and fried until golden.

Course Easy Appetizer Recipes

Cuisine American

Keyword appetizer, caprese, Food, fried food, il buco, italy, mozzarella bites, Recipe, snack, sorrento

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 28 minutes

Servings Servings

8 cherry tomatoes
8 ciliegini fresh mini-mozzarella balls. I found them in my deli right next to the fresh mozzarella
basil leaves
8 skewers soaked in water 20 minutes prior to frying
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 egg
1/4 cup cold water
canola oil for frying

Heat about 3 inches of canola oil over medium-high heat.
Use 1 tomato, 1 ciliegini and 1-2 basil leaves (folded in half), per skewer. It doesn't really matter which order you skewer the ingredients, just make sure that they are no more than 1/4 inch away from the top. Frying is easier the closer they are to the top.
To make the batter, sift together flour, corn starch, salt, pepper and granulated garlic, whisk in egg and cold water.
Dip each skewer in the batter.
Once the oil is hot, hold each battered skewer into the oil and fry until golden brown. About 2-3 minutes. (Note: I didn't have any problems but since you are holding the skewers be careful of splatter from the oil.) Remove from fryer and sprinkle with kosher salt. Repeat until all skewers are fried. Serve.

Enjoy!