Fried Mozzarella Nuggets

Name: Fried Mozzarella Nuggets
Prep time: 32 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten; 118 milliliters all-purpose flour; 118 milliliters Italian seasoned bread crumbs; 6 servings Extra-light olive oil, for deep frying; 6 servings Bottled chunky marinara sauce, for dipping; 6 servings Salt and pepper; 227 grams string cheese sticks, room temperature

Fried Mozzarella Nuggets might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 13g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 237 calories. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up bottled chunky marinara sauce, string cheese sticks, seasoned bread crumbs, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the light olive oil you could follow this main course with the Banana Bread (Diabetic) as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 32 minutes.

Instructions

Cut cheese sticks into thirds.

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String Cheese

Place flour on a plate and season it with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

All Purpose Flour

Put the egg in a small bowl.

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Egg

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Bowl

Place bread crumbs on a plate.

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Breadcrumbs

Add cheese pieces to flour and toss to coat. Dip in egg, and then roll in bread crumbs. Arrange breaded cheese in a single layer on a tray or baking sheet.

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Breadcrumbs

Cheese

All Purpose Flour

Roll

Dip

Egg

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Baking Sheet

Let stand for 15 to 30 minutes.

Pour oil into large skillet to a depth of 1-inch, and heat over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, carefully drop cheese pieces in, a few at a time, and fry until golden, about 30 seconds.

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Cheese

Cooking Oil