Delicious Homemade Mozzarella Sticks to Savor
Gooey homemade mozzarella sticks with a crispy exterior, perfect for gatherings or comfort food cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian or panko)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks about 1 inch wide.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Dip each mozzarella stick in flour, then egg, and finally press into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Lay the coated sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes.
- Heat about an inch of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Remove and let them drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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