Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort snack with these Quick & Gooey Mozzarella Sticks. Perfectly crispy on the outside and delectably gooey on the inside, each bite delivers a burst of cheesy goodness paired with a satisfying crunch. Whether you’re hosting friends or treating yourself, this easy recipe promises to elevate your snack game and leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 string cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Cooking oil for frying (high smoke point)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up your breading station with flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a third bowl.
- Dip each string cheese stick into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Chill coated mozzarella sticks in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to help them retain their shape during frying.
- Heat cooking oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry mozzarella sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mozzarella sticks (60g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg