Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with homemade mozzarella sticks, a delightful appetizer that is sure to impress at any gathering. These crispy, golden-brown treats are filled with gooey melted cheese that oozes with every bite. Coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and deep-fried to perfection, they make for an irresistible snack during movie nights or parties. Serve them hot alongside marinara or your favorite dipping sauce for a truly enjoyable experience. Easy to prepare and freezer-friendly, these mozzarella sticks are a must-try for cheese lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 string cheese (cut in half crosswise)
- 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
- In three bowls, set up your coating station: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and the last with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Dip each cheese stick in flour, then egg mixture, followed by breadcrumbs. Repeat this step for a double coating.
- Arrange coated sticks on parchment-lined baking sheets and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
- Fry frozen cheese sticks in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mozzarella sticks (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg