Description
A crispy and gooey bite-sized appetizer featuring a blend of mozzarella and salty Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
12 oz low-moisture mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Step 1: Cut the mozzarella into 1-inch cubes.
Step 2: Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano.
Step 3: Dredge cheese in flour, dip in egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
Step 4: Dip once more in egg and breadcrumbs for a secure double coating.
Step 5: Freeze the prepared bites for 30 minutes on a baking sheet.
Step 6: Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
Step 7: Fry in batches for 60-90 seconds until golden brown.
Step 8: Drain on a wire rack and serve warm.
Notes
Freezing before frying is critical to prevent the cheese from leaking out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
