Description
Crispy Mozzarella Sticks are a delicious appetizer that features gooey cheese coated in a crunchy breadcrumb exterior, perfect for dipping in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Begin by setting up a breading station. Place the flour in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each mozzarella stick first in the flour, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Next, dip the floured mozzarella stick into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Finally, coat the stick in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well. Repeat this process for all mozzarella sticks.
- Once all sticks are breaded, place them on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a deep skillet or pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Carefully add a few mozzarella sticks to the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the sticks from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Try using different types of cheese, such as cheddar or pepper jack, for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 150mg