Deep Fried Bocconcini

• 400 g bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
• 100 g breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 60 g finely grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
• flour
• 3 eggs, beaten lightly
• vegetable oil, for deep frying

1. Dry bocconcini well on paper towels.
2. Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic and basil in a bowl, mix well.
3. Toss bocconcini in flour then dip into egg and then press into breadcrumb mixture.
4. Repeat egg and breadcrumb process; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Deep fry in batches, in hot oil until browned, drain on absorbent paper and serve immediately.

bocconcini, breadcrumbs, garlic, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, flour, eggs, vegetable oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/deep-fried-bocconcini-103793 (may not work)