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Deep Fried Mozzarella Stuffed Pepperoni

Deep Fried Mozzarella Stuffed Pepperoni Recipe

Nick @ DudeFoods.com
This super simple recipe combines mozzarella cheese and pepperoni into an appetizer that everyone will love!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 2 quarts oil for frying
  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 30 pepperoni
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups panko breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in deep fryer or heavy skillet to 375°F.
  • Cut 4 circles of mozzarella — each one roughly the size and shape of a pepperoni — from each slice of cheese until you have a total of 30 circles of mozzarella.
  • Place two circles of cheese between every two pepperoni.
  • Combine milk and eggs in bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Coat each mozzarella stuffed pepperoni in flour, dip in egg wash and cover in panko breadcrumbs. Repeat this process again if necessary.
  • Fry mozzarella stuffed pepperoni for 90 seconds or until the breading is golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve with marinara or your preferred dipping sauce.
Keyword appetizers, cheese, deep fried food