Description
These delightful mozzarella cheese balls offer a perfectly crispy exterior and a gloriously gooey, melty interior. They are an easy-to-bake (or fry!) appetizer packed with savory Italian flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4–6 cups frying oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
Instructions
- Grate mozzarella cheese and press out excess moisture using a fine-mesh sieve or paper towels.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, lightly whisk eggs and milk together.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring gently until a shaggy dough forms. Fold in the grated mozzarella. Do not overmix.
- Scoop or roll dough into uniform 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the formed balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat frying oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry mozzarella cheese balls in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and immediately season with additional salt or Parmesan. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins