Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with homemade mozzarella sticks that are irresistibly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a cozy evening snack, these cheesy delights are far superior to any restaurant version. Made with simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch in no time. Plus, they’re easily customizable with your favorite spices or dipping sauces! Serve them alongside marinara, ranch, or even garlic aioli for a gourmet twist. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this deliciously fun recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 pieces of string cheese (cut in half)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons milk
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the coatings: Place flour in one bowl, seasoned breadcrumbs in another, and beat together eggs with milk in a third bowl.
- Coat each piece of string cheese by first dipping it in flour, then egg mixture, followed by breadcrumbs. Repeat for an extra crispy layer.
- Freeze coated cheese sticks for at least 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
- Fry frozen cheese sticks for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mozzarella sticks (60g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg