Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these homemade mozzarella sticks! Perfectly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, they make for a delightful snack or appetizer for game nights, parties, or family dinners. This easy-to-follow recipe provides a fun way to enjoy cheesy goodness that rivals your favorite restaurant version. With a seasoned breadcrumb coating bursting with flavor, these mozzarella sticks are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
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
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, another for seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper, and the last for beaten eggs mixed with milk.
- Dip each cheese stick in flour, then the egg mixture, followed by breadcrumbs. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating for extra crunch.
- Place coated sticks on parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours until solid.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the cheese sticks in batches for 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: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mozzarella sticks (180g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 130mg