Description
Easy-to-make cheesy bites with a crispy parmesan coating and gooey mozzarella center.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another shallow dish, add beaten eggs.
- In a third shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each mozzarella cube first in the flour mixture, then in the egg, and finally in the panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing to coat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the coated mozzarella bites to the hot oil, in batches, and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For best results, use a neutral-flavored oil like vegetable or canola oil.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when frying; cook in batches if necessary.
- These are best served immediately after frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy bites, mozzarella bites, parmesan, appetizer, fried cheese