Deep Fried Bocconcini

Submitted by kitina

"I just love cheese anything and this really fits the bill!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 400 g bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
• 100 g breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 60 g finely grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
• flour
• 3 eggs, beaten lightly
• vegetable oil, for deep frying

directions

1. Dry bocconcini well on paper towels.
2. Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic and basil in a bowl, mix well.
3. Toss bocconcini in flour then dip into egg and then press into breadcrumb mixture.
4. Repeat egg and breadcrumb process; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Deep fry in batches, in hot oil until browned, drain on absorbent paper and serve immediately.