Description
Crispy and golden cheese sticks are a perfect snack or appetizer. They are easy to make and full of cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the mozzarella into sticks, about 1/2 inch thick and 3-4 inches long.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each cheese stick in flour, then dip in egg, and finally roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat the process for a double coating if desired.
- Place the coated cheese sticks on a tray and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the cheese sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce or your favorite dip.
Notes
- Freezing the cheese sticks before frying helps prevent the cheese from melting too quickly.
- Use a thermometer to ensure the oil stays at the right temperature.
- For a baked version, place cheese sticks on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese stick
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese sticks, mozzarella sticks, fried cheese, appetizer, snack