Fried Mozzarella Balls

Name: Fried Mozzarella Balls
Ingredients: About 5 cups vegetable oil; 1 pound drained marinated; (small mozzarella balls), patted dry; 3 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup plain fine dry bread crumbs; Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer; Accompaniment: warm homemade or bottled spicy tomato sauce

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

About 5 cups vegetable oil
1 pound drained marinated
(small mozzarella balls), patted dry
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup plain fine dry bread crumbs
Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer
Accompaniment: warm homemade or bottled spicy tomato sauce

Directions

1

Heat about 11/2 inches oil to 360°F in a 3 1/2-to 4-quart heavy saucepan.
2

Meanwhile, double-coat
3

by dipping in eggs, then in bread crumbs, and repeating. Transfer to a sheet of wax paper.
4

Working in batches of 10, lower balls into oil with a slotted spoon and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 30 seconds per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt. (Return oil to 360°F between batches.)