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Caprese in Crunchy Fried Potato Jackets
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 24
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz
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2
large long shaped potatoes
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1
dozen small grape or cherry tomatoes.
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1
dozen small mozzarella balls or pearls
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olive oil
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2
dozen basil leaves
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Peel the potatoes and use a spiralizer to cut them into thin ribbons.
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Cut the tomatoes in half.
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Cut the mozzarella balls in half
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Place one basil leaf on top of the cut side of the tomatoes.
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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.
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Use a toothpick* to tuck the end in, Make sure it is well secured.
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Heat a layer of olive oil in a large frying pan.
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Place the potato-wrapped caprese in the skillet and fry on both sides until golden.
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Use tongs to gently turn the bundles.
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Transfer the fried Caprese to a serving platter and serve.
*soak the toothpicks in water overnight before using.