Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these homemade Mozzarella Sticks, a perfect appetizer for any occasion. Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these cheesy delights are bound to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings. Coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection, each bite delivers an irresistible cheesy goodness. Pair them with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or even garlic butter for an added flavor boost. Whether for game nights, parties, or just a cozy family gathering, these mozzarella sticks are easy to make and guaranteed to disappear quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 string cheese (cut in half)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons milk
- Oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Set up your breading stations: one with flour, one with seasoned breadcrumbs, and one with beaten eggs mixed with milk.
- Coat each cheese stick in flour, then dip it into the egg mixture, followed by rolling it in breadcrumbs. Repeat for an extra crunch.
- Place the coated sticks on a parchment-lined sheet pan and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry frozen sticks in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with parsley before serving hot with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mozzarella sticks (84g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg