FRIED MOZZARELLA PUFFS
Sometimes even the most fun of foods needs a little refresh. Not only are these mozzarella puffs crispier and more fun to eat than the original fried mozzarella stick, but they're also easier since no breading is required! I haven't forgotten the marinara sauce, but feel free to use other sauces.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer; pour in flour all at once and reduce heat to medium. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough starts coming together. Cook, scraping up and stirring the dough, for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat; transfer dough to a mixing bowl. Let cool until no longer hot but still very warm, 5 to 10 minutes. Add egg and season with cayenne and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk vigorously until mixture combines into a very soft, sticky dough. Switch to a spatula and scrape dough into a ball.
- Seal dough and spatula with plastic wrap and refrigerate in the bowl until cool, about 1 hour.
- In the meantime, season marinara sauce with oregano, red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar in a small pot over medium heat. Add anchovy fillet. Stir together and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes; turn off heat and let sit until ready to use.
- Grate mozzarella cheese over the dough and stir to combine.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep fryer or heavy-duty pan over medium heat. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C) or any temperature for keeping warm.
- Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough per puff and form into a football shape using two spoons. Fry puffs, 5 or 6 at a time, in the hot oil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Keep puffs warm in low oven while frying the rest. Serve with hot marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 54.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 645.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
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Yobdar Teklu
[email protected]These mozzarella puffs are a great way to use up leftover mozzarella cheese.
Geraldo Resto
[email protected]I've made these mozzarella puffs several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect appetizer for any party.
Chamalka Nuwan
[email protected]These mozzarella puffs are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Mi10t Mobile
[email protected]I love that these mozzarella puffs are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option.
Lydia Oppong
[email protected]These mozzarella puffs are the perfect finger food. They're also great for dipping in your favorite sauce.
Ashwariya Shah
[email protected]I've never made mozzarella puffs before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out perfect!
Landan Jewell
[email protected]These mozzarella puffs are a great way to change up your usual appetizer routine. They're sure to be a hit at your next party.
henry mwape
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these mozzarella puffs would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were so delicious and easy to make.
Kian Ali
[email protected]These mozzarella puffs are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, gooey, and fried to perfection.
Namugelwa Immy
[email protected]I love that these mozzarella puffs can be made ahead of time and then fried just before serving. It makes them perfect for parties or potlucks.
Jeneh Duvenhage
[email protected]These mozzarella puffs are a great way to use up leftover mozzarella cheese. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.
AMIR MUMTAZ
[email protected]I've made these mozzarella puffs several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Kingsley Eke
[email protected]These mozzarella puffs are the perfect appetizer for any party. They're easy to make and everyone will love them.
Amna Sajid
[email protected]I made these for my kids and they loved them! They were gone in minutes.
Raymond Kenny
[email protected]I've tried many fried mozzarella recipes, but this one is by far the best. The puffs were perfectly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
vigor Nox
[email protected]These mozzarella puffs were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.