Mozzarella toast triangles transform everyday bread, cheese, salty anchovies, and a crunchy coating into a satisfying snack.
This recipe is ideal for anyone who enjoys easy appetizers with bold flavors. The anchovies add a savory punch without overpowering the cheese, while the cornflake and breadcrumb coating creates an extra-crunchy shell.
What Are Breaded Mozzarella Toast Triangles?
Breaded mozzarella toast triangles are a simple snack made by sandwiching sliced mozzarella and anchovy fillets between slices of bread, coating them in flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, and crushed cornflakes, then frying them until crisp.
The double coating creates an extra-crispy crust, while a short time in the freezer helps everything stay together during frying.
Pro Tips for the Best Breaded Mozzarella
- Press each sandwich firmly before trimming the crusts to help everything stay together.
- Keep the frying oil hot enough so the bread crisps quickly without absorbing too much oil.
- Drain the finished triangles on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep them crisp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these without anchovies?
The mozzarella alone creates a delicious filling, and you can easily leave out the anchovies if you prefer a milder flavor. You could also replace them with thin slices of ham or roasted peppers.
Why should I drain the mozzarella first?
Fresh mozzarella naturally contains plenty of moisture. Draining and patting it dry helps prevent the filling from becoming watery during frying. It also makes the bread easier to seal and reduces the chance of the coating opening while cooking.
Why freeze the sandwiches before frying?
The short freezing time helps firm up both the filling and the coating. This allows the sandwiches to hold their shape in the hot oil and gives the cheese time to warm gradually without escaping through the bread.
How to Store Leftovers
Store them with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat them in an oven or air fryer until hot and crisp again.
Ingredients
How to Make Breaded Mozzarella Toast Triangles
Slice the mozzarella into pieces and arrange them on paper towels to drain for several minutes.
Slice the mozzarella into pieces and arrange them on paper towels to drain for several minutes.
Layer mozzarella on bread slices and place two anchovy fillets on top. Then finish with another layer of mozzarella and cover each one with the remaining bread slices.
Layer mozzarella on bread slices and place two anchovy fillets on top. Then finish with another layer of mozzarella and cover each one with the remaining bread slices.
Press each sandwich firmly using your hands, trim away the crusts, then slice each sandwich diagonally to create neat triangles.
Press each sandwich firmly using your hands, trim away the crusts, then slice each sandwich diagonally to create neat triangles.
Mix eggs and salt in a bowl, then mix breadcrumbs and crushed cornflakes in another bowl, and place the flour in another.
Mix eggs and salt in a bowl, then mix breadcrumbs and crushed cornflakes in another bowl, and place the flour in another.
Coat each triangle in flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, then cover every side with the breadcrumb and cornflake mixture.
Coat each triangle in flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, then cover every side with the breadcrumb and cornflake mixture.
Freeze the coated triangles for 20 minutes. Then dip them once more into the beaten eggs, then the breadcrumb mixture.
Freeze the coated triangles for 20 minutes. Then dip them once more into the beaten eggs, then the breadcrumb mixture.
Fry the triangles for 2-3 minutes per side.
Fry the triangles for 2-3 minutes per side.
Enjoy the breaded mozzarella toast triangles while they're still warm so the cheese stays soft and the crunchy coating is at its best!
Enjoy the breaded mozzarella toast triangles while they're still warm so the cheese stays soft and the crunchy coating is at its best!
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