Mozzarella Sticks
Indulge in the ultimate cheesy delight with these homemade mozzarella sticks! Each bite offers a perfect crunch followed by gooey, melted cheese that stretches with every pull. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, this crowd-pleaser comes together easily and pairs beautifully with marinara sauce for dipping. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 string cheese or mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Set up three bowls—one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning.
- Coat the cheese sticks: Roll each stick in flour, dip it in egg, then coat it in breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Freeze: Place coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil: In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry: Carefully add cheese sticks to the hot oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain and serve: Remove from oil and drain on paper towels; serve hot with marinara sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mozzarella stick (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg