Description
Indulge in the crispy, gooey delight of homemade mozzarella sticks that are sure to impress at any gathering. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack perfect for parties or cozy nights in. Coated with seasoned breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection, these cheesy bites deliver an irresistible crunch with every bite. Serve them alongside marinara sauce for a classic touch, or get creative with your favorite dips. With just a few steps, you can enjoy the fun of this delicious treat right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 string cheese (cut in half crosswise)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons milk
- Oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs and milk, and the third with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Coat each piece of string cheese in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat the egg dip and breadcrumb coating.
- Place coated sticks on a parchment-lined sheet pan and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry mozzarella sticks in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg