Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. block mozzarella
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch

Directions

  1. eheat oil in a deep fryer to 350.

  2. Slice the block of cheese lengthwise, into about 1/2-inch sections. Cut each section in half.

  3. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with water and set aside.

  4. In another small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, garlic, oregano and basil and set aside.

  5. In another small bowl, blend the flour with the cornstarch and set aside.

  6. Dip the cheese in flour, then in egg wash, then coat with bread crumbs.

  7. Place carefully in hot oil and fry until golden brown. This should only take a matter of seconds, so you need to watch them closely.

  8. Drain on paper towels.

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