Description
Crispy fried Italian sandwich with gooey mozzarella. A simple yet satisfying appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (237 ml) all-purpose flour
- pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cups (175 ml) milk
- 8 slices bread
- 2 large fresh mozzarella balls
- 8 anchovy fillets
- oil to fry
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the flour and salt. Mix in the egg. While whisking, add the milk gradually until a smooth, dense batter forms. Adjust with a little more milk if needed.
- Slice the mozzarella into thick slices.
- Remove the bread crusts if desired. Cut the bread in half, either straight or diagonally.
- Make the sandwiches with a thick slice of mozzarella in the middle and an anchovy fillet on top, if desired.
- Press the edges of the sandwiches to seal.
- Dip the sandwiches in the batter.
- Fry the sandwiches in a large frying pan with enough oil to cover the bottom. Ensure the oil is hot (bubbles form around a wooden spoon or toothpick) before adding the sandwiches.
- Fry until golden brown, turning to brown both sides.
- Drain on a paper towel and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy carrozza, briefly press the battered sandwiches between two sheets of parchment paper before frying.
- Substitute provolone or other semi-soft cheese for the mozzarella, adjusting frying time as needed.
- Store leftover carrozza in a single layer between sheets of parchment paper to prevent sogginess; reheat gently in a skillet or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 50