Mozzarella in carrozza finger food, crispy and melty
Small mozzarella in carrozza bites, crisp outside and melty inside, perfect for aperitivo and starters.
Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetiser that is quick to put together and easy to eat standing up? Mozzarella in carrozza finger food is exactly what you need.
It takes everything that makes the classic Neapolitan dish so irresistible — the golden crust, the melty cheese — and turns it into small, practical bites that work beautifully at aperitivo, as a warm starter, or on a sharing table. It has at least three things going for it: the ingredients are almost always already in your kitchen, it is ready in under forty minutes, and it suits every kind of occasion.
The whole recipe comes down to two details. First, dry the mozzarella well: the less moisture it holds, the less chance it has of bursting through the coating during frying. Second, seal the edges carefully and, if you want extra security, give each bite a double coat of egg and breadcrumbs.
You can also prepare the bites ahead of time, coating them up to an hour in advance and keeping them in the fridge. They firm up nicely and fry even better. Serve with a quick tomato sauce on the side or a few fresh basil leaves to round things off.
Ready to get started? Here is the full recipe for mozzarella in carrozza finger food.
To make this recipe
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Steps
- Slice or cut the mozzarella into small pieces and pat it thoroughly dry with kitchen paper to remove as much moisture as possible.
- Cut the bread into small squares or triangles, sized so each piece can be eaten in one or two bites.
- Fill each piece of bread with mozzarella and press the edges together firmly to seal the filling inside.
- Coat each bite first in flour, then in the eggs beaten with the milk, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
- For a sturdier crust, repeat the egg and breadcrumb step, paying extra attention to the edges.
- Heat the oil well and fry a few pieces at a time, leaving enough space so the temperature does not drop.
- Turn them when golden on one side and continue cooking until the outside is crisp and the centre is piping hot.
- Drain on kitchen paper and serve immediately while the filling is still melty.
Helpful tips
Pat the mozzarella dry at least 15 minutes before using it: the drier it is, the less risk of leaks during frying.
You can coat the bites up to an hour ahead and keep them in the fridge before frying — the breadcrumbs firm up and the crust comes out even crispier.
For a richer version, tuck a slice of cooked ham or a fresh basil leaf inside before sealing.
If you have leftovers, reheat them in a dry pan over low heat to bring the crust back — the microwave makes them soggy.
Average nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 86 kcal
- Carbohydrates
- 6.0 g
- Sugars
- 0.5 g
- Protein
- 4.0 g
- Fat
- 5.0 g
- Saturated fat
- 2.0 g
- Fiber
- 0.4 g
- Sodium
- 110 mg
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