Description
Mozzarella sticks are the ultimate cheesy snack, perfect for any gathering or cozy movie night. With a crispy, golden-brown coating and gooey, stretchy cheese that pulls apart to reveal its deliciousness, these homemade treats are sure to impress. Serve them with marinara sauce for dipping and watch as they disappear in no time. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, these mozzarella sticks will become your new go-to appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 string cheese sticks (low-moisture mozzarella)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Roll each cheese stick in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip floured sticks in the beaten eggs until fully coated.
- Roll in breadcrumbs until completely covered; press gently to adhere.
- Place coated sticks on a tray and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Fry mozzarella sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mozzarella stick (28g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg