Fried zucchini and mozzarella bocconcini with marinara sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 zucchini, cut into strips
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp. l. chopped parsley
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 12 mozzarella boconcini cheese balls
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Marinara sauce (see recipe) Here) and lemon wedges for serving

Preparation:

1. Beat the eggs and water in a deep bowl. Mix the breadcrumbs and parsley in another bowl and season with salt. Pour the flour into a separate bowl.
   
   Dredge the zucchini slices in flour, then dip them in eggs and then in breadcrumbs. Dredge 12 bocconcini mozzarella balls in the same manner.
2. Heat olive oil in a deep frying pan to medium temperature.
   
   Place a small batch of zucchini and mozzarella in the hot oil and deep-fry until golden brown, 2–3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper.
   
   Serve deep-fried zucchini and mozzarella with spicy marinara sauce.