Makes approximately 20 bites
Ingredients
- 500 g MOZ mozzarella, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 100 g plain flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 200 g Panko breadcrumbs
- Maldon salt and cracked black peppercorns
- Neutral frying oil, for deep-frying
- Hot honey, to finish
Method
- Pat the mozzarella dry and chill until firm.
- Set up three bowls: flour, beaten egg and Panko mixed with Maldon salt and cracked black peppercorns. Coat each piece in flour, then egg, then Panko. For a firmer crust, repeat the egg and Panko step.
- Heat oil to 175–180°C. Fry in small batches until crisp and golden, about 1–2 minutes.
- Drain well, season with Maldon salt and cracked black peppercorns, and drizzle with hot honey just before serving.
Kitchen note: Keep the mozzarella cold and the crumb well sealed before frying to reduce leaks.