Look for some easy snack ideas? These fried mozzarella balls are sure to satisfy your snacking needs. Serve these on game day or at any gathering. Your guests are sure to be happy. Check out the recipe courtesy of Patrick and Gina Neely:

Here’s what you need:

1 (8-ounce) container mini mozzarella cheese balls
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tbsp lemon zest
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

And here’s what you need for the marinara cream sauce:

-1 cup red sauce (your choice)
-2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
-Pinch of red pepper flakes

And here’s what you do!

1. Preheat a deep fryer to 375 degrees.
2. Drain mozzarella and pat dry.
3. Add flour to a casserole dish, then add beaten eggs to a second separate casserole dish. Whisk together panko, parsley, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and place into a third casserole dish.
4. Dredge mozzarella first through the flour, then through the egg, then finally through the breadcrumb mixture. Once finished with all the balls, place them on a tray in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
5. Fry mozzarella balls in batches in the oil until golden and crispy (about a minute per batch).
6. Drain balls on paper towel-lined sheet trays. Season with salt.
7. To make the sauce, mix red sauce, heavy cream and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Microwave until warm (about 2 minutes).
8. Serve mozzarella balls with sauce on the side for dipping.