Fried Mozzarella Balls

Ingredients

• About 5 cups vegetable oil
• homemade or bottled spicy tomato sauce
• a deep-fat thermometer
• 1 cup plain fine dry bread crumbs
• 3 large eggs
• 1 pound marinated bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)

Heat about 11/2 inches oil to 360°F in a 3 1/2-to 4-quart heavy saucepan. Meanwhile, double-coat bocconcini by dipping in eggs, then in bread crumbs, and repeating. Transfer to a sheet of wax paper. Working in batches of 10, lower balls into oil with a slotted spoon and fry, turning occasionally,...

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