How to Make Fried Mozzarella Puffs - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy appetizer for your next gathering, look no further than these fried mozzarella puffs. These bite-sized treats are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, making them the perfect party food for cheese lovers. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these mozzarella puffs that are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup marinara sauce, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 4 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 4 cups canola oil for frying
  • 1 anchovy fillet

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 puffs

  • 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

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 645mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 169mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 182mg