Description
Delightful crispy mozzarella sticks with a gooey center, perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- Mozzarella cheese sticks
- Flour
- 2 Eggs
- Seasoned breadcrumbs
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella cheese into sticks, roughly 3 to 4 inches long.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Freeze the breaded sticks on a lined baking sheet for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to around 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the mozzarella sticks, about 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels, serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Double-dip for extra crunch and ensure sticks are well frozen before frying to prevent leaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg