Mozzarella Sticks
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these homemade mozzarella sticks! Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, each bite captures the essence of cheesy delight. Perfect for gatherings, movie nights, or a snack attack, this easy recipe uses minimal ingredients to create an irresistible treat that everyone will love. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 servings (8 mozzarella sticks) 1x
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 sticks string cheese (about 1 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and set up three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with Italian seasoning.
- Dip each string cheese stick into flour, then egg wash, followed by coating in breadcrumbs.
- Freeze coated sticks for 30 minutes to maintain shape while frying.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry mozzarella sticks until golden brown (1-2 minutes), then drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce or ranch dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mozzarella stick (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg