Description
Indulge in crispy, gooey homemade mozzarella sticks that are perfect for snacking or as a delightful appetizer. These cheesy bites are sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz string cheese (about 12 sticks)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare three bowls: one with seasoned flour (salt and pepper), one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning.
- Coat each string cheese stick in the flour, dip in the egg wash, and roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F.
- Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture.
- You can use different types of cheese like cheddar or pepper jack for variation.
- Ensure cheese sticks are cold before frying to maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mozzarella sticks (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 130mg