Fried Mozzarella Nuggets

Name: Fried Mozzarella Nuggets
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H12M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H32M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces string cheese sticks, room temperature; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; Salt and pepper; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs; Extra-light olive oil, for deep frying; Bottled chunky marinara sauce, for dipping

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Level: Easy
Total: 32 min

Prep: 12 min
Inactive: 15 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 32 min

Prep: 12 min
Inactive: 15 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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8 ounces string cheese sticks, room temperature

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Salt and pepper

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Extra-light olive oil, for deep frying

Bottled chunky marinara sauce, for dipping

Directions

Cut cheese sticks into thirds. Place flour on a plate and season it with salt and pepper. Put the egg in a small bowl. Place bread crumbs on a plate.
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. 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. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve with your favorite chunky marinara sauce for dipping.