Description
Cheesy mozzarella sticks are a delightful treat perfect for movie nights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, featuring a gooey cheese interior and a crispy exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the mozzarella cheese into strips if your cheese sticks are not already pre-cut.
- Set up a breading station with three dishes: flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of breadcrumbs with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Dip each mozzarella stick in flour, then in the egg, and thoroughly coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double-dipping your mozzarella sticks. You can also spice them up with cayenne pepper in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 200mg