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Fried Mozzarella Balls with Tomato Dip

Deep Fried Mozzarella Balls

These deep fried mozzarella balls with homemade tomato dip are perfect for any party. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and simply delicious!

Fried Mozzarella Balls with Homemade Tomato Dip Picture

Just so you know you don’t have to wait until you throw a party to make these deep fried cheese bites! Planning a movie night? Swap popcorn for these cheesy snacks! You won’t be disappointed. Trust me!

Now, guys, if you are used to buying frozen mozzarella balls I tell you that these ones taste way better! First of all you know exactly what you put in them. I know you might think about the time needed to make them but know that frying them takes literally 2 minutes. Plus the prep is easy too!

I used to buy frozen mozzarella sticks but then I tasted fried mozzarella balls with tomato sauce. These were served to us alongside other deep fried appetizers at a restaurant in Spain. I couldn’t get enough of them.

Those fried mozzarella balls were absolutely divine and I knew right away that I would be trying making them myself pretty soon. Well, what can I say. I love easy party food ideas and those balls looked pretty easy to me. They are definitely as easy as Mango Chicken Puffs, Blue Cheese Palmiers, or Cheese Ball Bites! Check them out to see for yourself!

Like I’ve already mentioned, these mozzarella balls only take 2 minutes to fry per batch which is great, isn’t it? They truly make a great appetizer or party food. However, I highly recommend serving them when still warm. It’s still ok to reheat them in your microwave but they won’t be so crispy on the outside anymore.

Fried Mozzarella Balls with Homemade Tomato Dip Images

How to make fried mozzarella balls

Mozzarella balls: To prepare them is easy-peasy! Drain the water. Pat them dry. Coat them in flour, beaten egg & breadcrumbs. Again dip in egg and coat in breadcrumbs. That’s it! Ready to be deep fried!

I always throw mine in a freezer for about 15 minutes. Just so they firm a bit and don’t melt inside too fast when frying.

Fried Mozzarella Balls with Homemade Tomato Dip Pic

Tomato sauce: Tinned tomatoes + Salt + Garlic go in a sauce pan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Finely chopped herbs go in and so does grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer for a further 1-2 minutes and your sauce is ready!

These deep fried mozzarella balls will definitely be a hit at your party! Trust me on this!

I must say I love these fried mozzarella balls. If you are looking for appetizers with mozzarella balls then this is a great recipe! I serve these with homemade tomato dip. This dip is easy and is rich in flavor. What I like to do is top each mozzarella ball with a teaspoon of the sauce and stick a toothpick in instead of just serving the dip in a bowl.

Fried Mozzarella Balls with Homemade Tomato Dip Photo

I hope you will give these deep fried cheese ball bites a try! I can’t wait to hear what you think!

Want to see how to make Fried Mozzarella Balls? Watch the video!

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Fried Mozzarella Balls with Homemade Tomato Dip

These deep fried mozzarella balls with homemade tomato dip are perfect for any party. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and simply delicious.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time2 mins
Total Time27 mins
Servings: 20 Appetizers
Calories: 47
Author: Julia

Ingredients

For the sauce

  • 1 cup Tinned Tomatoes (250 grams)
  • A Pinch of Salt
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan (40 grams)
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • ¼ cup Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley , finely chopped

For the Mozzarella Balls

  • 20 Mini Mozzarella Balls
  • 5 tablespoons Plain Flour
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 Small-Medium Eggs
  • Oil for Frying (about 2-3 cups)
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Instructions 

  • Drain and pat dry mozzarella balls. Place flour in one bowl, breadcrumbs mixed with oregano (or marjoram) in other one. Using a fork beat the eggs in a small bowl.
  • Throw about 10 mozzarella balls in the flour and coat evenly. Shake off the excess flour. Now dip each one in the beaten egg. Take out the ball and coat each in the breadcrumb mix. To make sure the mozzarella cheese won’t leak out when frying, cover again in egg and in breadcrumbs.
  • Freeze the balls for 15 minutes before frying.
  • Meanwhile: In a small sauce pan bring tomatoes & minced garlic to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add some water if too thick. Stir in finely chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer for a further minute. Remove from the heat & let it cool a bit. Taste it and add salt, if needed.
  • Heat up oil in a small saucepan. Slowly drop the balls in the oil. Fry 1-2 minutes per batch. I usually do this in 2 batches.
  • Transfer on a kitchen paper towel to get rid of the excess oil.
  • Serve with homemade tomato dip.
Course: Appetizer, Party Food
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Deep-Fried Mozzarella Balls
Nutrition Facts
Fried Mozzarella Balls with Homemade Tomato Dip
Amount per Serving
Calories
47
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
17
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
64
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
63
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
135
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
2.1
mg
3
%
Calcium
 
43
mg
4
%
Iron
 
0.8
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Platter Talk says

    20/04/2017 at 16:44

    These are just right in size, flavor and fun! LOVE!!!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      20/04/2017 at 17:26

      Thanks a lot! :)

      Reply
  2. karthika says

    20/04/2017 at 16:51

    Wow, that’s such a great party pleaser. Loved it. How wondeful that such simple ingredients turn into an awesome delicious dish!

    I would snack on that all day

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      20/04/2017 at 17:28

      :) Thank you, Karthika! Yeah, it’s hard to resist them :).

      Reply
  3. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    20/04/2017 at 16:54

    I absolutely LOVE the way you’ve presented these mozzarella balls with the tomato sauce atop them. What a great way to serve them at a party or game day celebration! Well done!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      20/04/2017 at 17:29

      Thanks so much, Lisa! Glad you like the presentation :)

      Reply
  4. Tara says

    20/04/2017 at 17:33

    Yum! Such a wonderful appetizer. I would have a difficult time not eating the whole tray. I love that photo of the melty cheese and how you put the dipping sauce on top of each one.

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      20/04/2017 at 20:34

      Thanks, Tara! I had a very hard time keeping my hands off of the plate when taking photos! :)

      Reply
  5. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says

    20/04/2017 at 17:40

    Super fun video, Julia!!! I love how perfectly simple, and so full of flavour these are!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      20/04/2017 at 20:35

      Thanks a lot, Tina!

      Reply
  6. Julia says

    22/04/2017 at 21:11

    That cheese pull is just calling out to me… :) And you’re right, I need to stop buying the frozen kind, I’ll have to try making them myself!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      23/04/2017 at 17:19

      You should! They are really easy and taste waaay better! :) :)

      Reply

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