Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these crispy mozzarella sticks! Golden-brown and perfectly crunchy on the outside, they ooze cheesy goodness with every bite. Perfect for game days, movie nights, or any gathering, these irresistible snacks will have everyone coming back for more. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful treat that’s easy to make and hard to resist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep Workspace: Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Cut Cheese: Slice mozzarella into sticks (about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick).
- Dredge: Coat each stick in flour, dip in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Chill: Place coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the sticks in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mozzarella sticks (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg