Description
Indulge in the crispy delight of homemade fried mozzarella sticks, featuring a golden exterior and gooey cheese center. Perfect for game nights or cozy evenings at home, these easy-to-make treats promise to impress with their irresistible flavor and texture. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing appetizer ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 string cheese sticks
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation by placing flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
- Lightly coat each cheese stick in flour, dip in the egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Arrange coated sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry frozen mozzarella sticks for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mozzarella sticks (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg