Description
Crispy homemade mozzarella sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack. These golden, crunchy cheese sticks are perfect for parties or a quick appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut each mozzarella stick in half for smaller portions.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of breadcrumbs, panko, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, then dip in egg, and finally roll in breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for a thicker coating.
- Place coated sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry sticks in batches for about 30 seconds each or until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Freezing the sticks before frying prevents them from melting too quickly.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature.
- For extra crispiness, double-coat with breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: mozzarella sticks, homemade, crispy, fried cheese, appetizer