Fried Mozzarella Balls
Fried Mozzarella Balls might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 104 calories, 5g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe serves 36. If you have marinated bocconcini, vegetable oil, bottled spicy tomato sauce, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Heat about 11/2 inches oil to 360°F in a 3 1/2-to 4-quart heavy saucepan.
Meanwhile, double-coat bocconcini by dipping in eggs, then in bread crumbs, and repeating.
Transfer to a sheet of wax paper.
Working in batches of 10, lower balls into oil with a slotted spoon and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 30 seconds per batch.
Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt. (Return oil to 360°F between batches.)