Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our homemade Mozzarella Sticks! These deliciously crispy snacks feature gooey melted cheese encased in a perfectly seasoned breadcrumb coating. Easy to make and even better than restaurant versions, they’re perfect for parties, game days, or just a cozy movie night at home. Dip them in marinara sauce or your favorite dressing to enhance their mouthwatering flavor. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the fryer or made ahead and frozen for later, these mozzarella sticks are sure to be a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 string cheese sticks (cut in half)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons milk
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and milk, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.
- Coat each cheese stick in flour, dip it into the egg mixture, then roll it in breadcrumbs. Repeat for double coating.
- Freeze coated sticks for at least 2 hours until solid.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry frozen sticks in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 115mg