Description
These crispy homemade mozzarella sticks are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for snacking or serving as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella cheese sticks in half if desired.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each cheese stick in flour, then in egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Place the breaded sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the cheese sticks until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double breading. Maintain oil temperature while frying for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cheese sticks
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg