Description
Mozzarella sticks are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack, combining a crispy, golden-brown coating with gooey, melted cheese that stretches with every bite. Perfect for game nights or cozy movie marathons, these homemade delights are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Serve them fresh from the fryer alongside marinara sauce for an irresistible treat that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 part-skim mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Preheat your oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning.
- Roll each mozzarella stick in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Carefully fry the coated sticks in hot oil for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels before serving hot with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg