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Easy Fried Cheese Bites

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  • Author: laloti
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and indulgent mozzarella cheese bites coated in crispy breading, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

  • 10 oz mozzarella string cheese (or 10 sticks)
  • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Cayenne pepper (optional)


Instructions

  1. Cut mozzarella string cheese into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well combined.
  3. Set up your dipping stations with bowls of flour and bread crumbs next to the egg mixture.
  4. Coat each cheese piece first in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally in bread crumbs.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F.
  6. Fry the coated cheese bites in batches for about 30 seconds until golden brown.
  7. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  8. Serve immediately with dipping sauces or enjoy plain!

Notes

For extra crispiness, consider double-breading the cheese bites by repeating the egg and breadcrumb coating process.