Description
Deliciously crispy homemade mozzarella sticks that are perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese sticks by cutting the mozzarella into even sticks.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each cheese stick in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded cheese 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 in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Freezing the cheese sticks helps prevent them from melting too quickly while frying.
- For extra flavor, you can add spices to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Mozzarella sticks, homemade, crispy, appetizer, snack