Fried Mozzarella | Crispy Outside, Gooey Inside (Sticks Or Any Shape)

By The Cooking Foodie · 40 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Cut the mozzarella into pieces about 1 cm (½ inch) thick, in your chosen shape.
2. Set up three bowls: flour in the first; eggs whisked with milk in the second; breadcrumbs mixed with oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper in the third.
3. Coat each piece in flour, shaking off the excess, dip it in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumbs.
4. For a thicker crust, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating once more.
5. Freeze the breaded pieces on a tray for 20 to 30 minutes.
6. Fill a deep skillet or saucepan with about 5 cm (2 inches) of oil and heat to 180°C (350°F).
7. Fry the mozzarella in batches for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, until deeply golden and crispy.
8. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and let cool for 1 minute before serving.
9. Air fryer option: preheat to 200°C (390°F), spray both sides of the breaded pieces lightly with oil, arrange in a single layer with space between, and air fry for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crispy.

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