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Caprese in Crunchy Fried Potato Jackets

Caprese in Crunchy Fried Potato Jackets

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Keyword appetizer recipes, Caprese, Fried Caprese, fried cheese,, fried potato caprese, potato caprese
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 24
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 2 large long shaped potatoes
  • 1 dozen small grape or cherry tomatoes.
  • 1 dozen small mozzarella balls or pearls
  • olive oil
  • 2 dozen basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Peel the potatoes and use a spiralizer to cut them into thin ribbons.
  2. Cut the tomatoes in half.
  3. Cut the mozzarella balls in half
  4. Place one basil leaf on top of the cut side of the tomatoes.
  5. Place the mozzarella on top of the basil and wrap the Caprese as tight as you can with a strand of potato without breaking it.
  6. Use a toothpick* to tuck the end in, Make sure it is well secured.
  7. Heat a layer of olive oil in a large frying pan.
  8. Place the potato-wrapped caprese in the skillet and fry on both sides until golden.
  9. Use tongs to gently turn the bundles.
  10. Transfer the fried Caprese to a serving platter and serve.

Recipe Notes

*soak the toothpicks in water overnight before using.