Description
Homemade mozzarella sticks are a crispy and cheesy delight, perfect for snacking or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Mix garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the breadcrumbs.
- Dip each mozzarella stick in flour, then egg, and finally in breadcrumbs.
- Freeze the breaded mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper to the breadcrumbs.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: homemade mozzarella sticks, crispy mozzarella, cheesy snack, Italian appetizer