Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these homemade Mozzarella Sticks! Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, they are perfect for game nights or casual gatherings. This easy recipe elevates your snacking experience, allowing you to impress friends and family with a delightful appetizer that’s even better than restaurant versions. Customize them with your favorite herbs or spices for a personal touch, and enjoy dipping them in marinara, ranch, or garlic butter. Get ready to savor each cheesy bite!
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 eggs
- 2 teaspoons milk
- Oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Set up three bowls: one for flour, one for a mixture of breadcrumbs seasoned with salt and pepper, and one for beaten eggs mixed with milk.
- Coat each cheese stick first in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and roll in breadcrumbs until fully covered. For added crunch, repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps.
- Arrange 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) for frying.
- Fry frozen cheese sticks in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mozzarella sticks (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg