Mozzarella Bombs
Directions
- 1Prepare a breading station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of Italian seasoned and panko breadcrumbs.
- 2Prepare a breading station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of Italian seasoned and panko breadcrumbs.
- 3Prepare a breading station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of Italian seasoned and panko breadcrumbs.
- 4Take the marinated mozzarella balls and coat them first in seasoned flour using a dry hand.
- 5Take the marinated mozzarella balls and coat them first in seasoned flour using a dry hand.
- 6Take the marinated mozzarella balls and coat them first in seasoned flour using a dry hand.
- 7Then dip the floured mozzarella balls into the beaten eggs using a wet hand.
- 8Then dip the floured mozzarella balls into the beaten eggs using a wet hand.
- 9Then dip the floured mozzarella balls into the beaten eggs using a wet hand.
- 10After the egg wash, coat the mozzarella balls in the breadcrumb mix using a dry hand.
- 11After the egg wash, coat the mozzarella balls in the breadcrumb mix using a dry hand.
- 12After the egg wash, coat the mozzarella balls in the breadcrumb mix using a dry hand.
- 13Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating for a second layer to ensure a sturdy coating.
- 14Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating for a second layer to ensure a sturdy coating.
- 15Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating for a second layer to ensure a sturdy coating.
- 16Place the double-coated mozzarella bombs in a dish and freeze them for at least 30 minutes.
- 17Place the double-coated mozzarella bombs in a dish and freeze them for at least 30 minutes.
- 18Place the double-coated mozzarella bombs in a dish and freeze them for at least 30 minutes.
- 19Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to about 375°F (190°C), or until there's an aggressive sizzle when the cheese goes in.
- 20Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to about 375°F (190°C), or until there's an aggressive sizzle when the cheese goes in.
- 21Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to about 375°F (190°C), or until there's an aggressive sizzle when the cheese goes in.
- 22Carefully place the frozen mozzarella bombs into the hot oil using a slotted spoon and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- 23Carefully place the frozen mozzarella bombs into the hot oil using a slotted spoon and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- 24Carefully place the frozen mozzarella bombs into the hot oil using a slotted spoon and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- 25Remove the fried mozzarella bombs from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 26Remove the fried mozzarella bombs from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 27Remove the fried mozzarella bombs from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 28Serve the mozzarella bombs hot with marinara sauce.
- 29Serve the mozzarella bombs hot with marinara sauce.
- 30Serve the mozzarella bombs hot with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- marinated mozzarella balls
- marinated mozzarella balls
- marinated mozzarella balls
- garlic
- garlic
- garlic
- herbs
- herbs
- herbs
- red pepper
- red pepper
- red pepper
- seasoned flour
- seasoned flour
- seasoned flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 eggs
- 2 eggs
- Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- panko breadcrumbs
- panko breadcrumbs
- panko breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil
- vegetable oil
- vegetable oil
- marinara sauce
- marinara sauce
- marinara sauce
Equipment
skilletslotted spoonbowls
Tips
- When breading, use one dry hand for flour and breadcrumbs, and one wet hand for eggs to minimize mess.
- Double coat with egg and breadcrumb for a sturdy coating.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes before frying for best results.