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Panko crusted cheese balls with fresh basil.
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Panko Crusted Mozzarella Cheese

This Panko Crusted Mozzarella Cheese appetizer is a great little bite for entertaining. These Bocconcini mozzarella balls are crusted in a herbed panko coating and fried until crispy. Goes great with Homemade Marinara Sauce on the side
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chill time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: easy appetizers, fried appetizers, fried cheese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 6 oz mozzarella cheese balls
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions

  • Dry the mozzarella cheese balls with paper towels and set aside
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the two eggs. Set aside.
  • Combine the flour with 1 teaspoon of the salt and set aside.
  • In a large shallow bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, remaining teaspoon of salt, oregano, garlic powder and onion powder. Whisk to combine.
  • Coat the mozzarella balls in the whisked egg. Then coat in flour. Dip back into the egg one more time. Then coat in the panko bread crumb mixture. Press the crumbs firmly onto the cheese so it sticks. Repeat for all the cheese.
  • Cover and refrigerate the cheese for about 30 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil to about 2 inches in a large deep sided skillet. Fry cheese for about 1-2 minutes and then flip over with a slotted spoon. Fry for a further 2 minutes or until they are golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a large plate lined with paper towels.
  • Serve this cheese immediately with marinara sauce if desired.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Panko Crusted Mozzarella Cheese
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 263 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 108mg36%
Sodium 1339mg58%
Potassium 99mg3%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 144IU3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 206mg21%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.