Fried Mozzarella Bites

Step 1 -In a medium shallow bowl, add the flour.

Step 2 -In a second medium shallow bowl, add the eggs and the water and whisk to combine.

Step 3 -In a third medium shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs and the salt and stir to combine.

Step 4 -In batches with a fork, add 4 pieces of the mozzarella bites at a time, roll in the flour, tapping off any excess, then add to the egg-water mixture and coat well.

Step 5 -Transfer the coated bites to the breadcrumb-salt mixture and, using your hands, coat each of the bites.

Step 6 -Add the bites back to the egg-water mixture and, using a fork, coat well and then transfer the bites back to the breadcrumb-salt mixture and coat to create a double coating.

Step 7 -On a large platter, add the coated bites and repeat the coating process with the remaining bites.

Step 8 -Transfer the coated bites to the refrigerator and let them chill until the breading is set, about 20 minutes.

Step 9 -In a medium, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, add enough of the canola oil to come 2-inches up the sides and heat to 365-370 degrees F.

Step 10 -In batches, fry the mozzarella bites in the heated canola oil until golden-brown, about 30 seconds, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 11 -With a slotted spoon, place the fried mozzarella bites on a paper-towel-lined plate, and let them drain.

Step 12 -Evenly sprinkle the fried mozzarella bites with the salt.

Step 13 -Immediately serve with the warm marinara sauce.