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Fried Mozzarella

This tasty appetizer is crispy on the outside and oozing with melted mozzarella on the inside. You’ll fall in love with the combination. It can be topped with a fresh spinach salad for a light, tasty twist, or it can be dipped insauce for a more traditional approach. Either way, you’ll love it.

Fried Mozzarella

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This tasty appetizer is crispy on the outside and oozing with melted mozzarella on the inside. You'll fall in love with the combination. It can be topped with a fresh spinach salad for a light, tasty twist, or it can be dipped insauce for a more traditional approach. Either way, you'll love it.

Ingredients

  • 400g Fior di Vita mozzarella sliced into 10-12 slices
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup made for meat sauce, heated
  • 1-2 cups golden drop sunflower oil, for frying
  • 170g baby spinach, chopped small
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • golden drop olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1

Slice the mozzarella into slicesn. I was able to get 10-12 rounds.

2

Grab three plates, and cornstarch to one plate, whisked eggs to the second plate, and the breadcrumbs on the third plate.

3

Run each round through the cornstarch, then the whisked eggs, and finally through the breadcrumb mixture.

4

Freeze the breaded mozzarella for 60 minutes or up to 24 hours.

5

Heat 1-2 cups of vegetable or sunflower oil in a pan with sides.

6

You’ll want the temp to reach 185 C for proper frying.

7

Fry the mozzarella until golden brown on both sides.

8

Place the golden-brown mozzarella on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.

9

Heat your made for meat sauce and serve it on the side.

10

Add the spinach salad on top or on the side.

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