Crispy Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
Delightful crispy mozzarella sticks with a warm, gooey center, perfect for snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the mozzarella cheese sticks in half.
- Next, set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Dip each cheese stick in the flour, then the eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Freeze the breaded cheese sticks for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the cheese sticks in batches for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, use seasoned breadcrumbs or add Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture. Double breading can achieve an ultra-crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 sticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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