Ingredients
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- 4 thin slices mozzarella cheese (not fresh)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable or avocado oil, for pan-frying
Instructions
- Brush water on one side of a slice of mozzarella and stack another slice on top, repeating this until all slices are combined.
- Place flour in a shallow bowl.
- Whisk the eggs in a second shallow bowl.
- Put breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
- Coat the stacked cheese in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured cheese in the whisked eggs, again shaking off excess, then cover with breadcrumbs. Repeat for a double layer of coating.
- Heat ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Prepare a plate lined with paper towels.
- Check if the oil is ready by dropping in a breadcrumb, which should sizzle right away. Add the cheese to the hot oil.
- Fry one side until golden brown, about 1 minute. Flip the cheese and fry for an additional minute. Use a spatula to transfer to the paper towel-lined plate and season with salt at once.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve the desired crispiness.
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs or spices to the breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.