Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these homemade Mozzarella Sticks. Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, this easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple string cheese into a delicious appetizer that rivals any restaurant version. Perfect for game nights, parties, or cozy evenings at home, these mozzarella sticks are not just a treat for the taste buds but also an exciting kitchen project. With just a few ingredients and quick prep, you’ll be serving up golden-brown cheesy goodness that’s sure to impress family and friends. Dip them in marinara sauce or your favorite condiment for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 string cheese (cut in half crosswise)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons milk
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, another with mixed breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper, and the last with beaten eggs and milk.
- Bread each cheese stick by coating it first in flour, then dipping it into the egg mixture, followed by breadcrumbs. Repeat the egg dip and breadcrumb coating.
- Place the breaded sticks on parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
- Fry frozen mozzarella sticks for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks (60g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg