Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with homemade mozzarella cheese sticks! These crispy, golden delights feature gooey mozzarella that stretches with every bite. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a cozy snack, they are sure to please everyone. Dipped in marinara or ranch dressing, these cheesy treats provide a satisfying crunch and rich flavor that will take you back to your childhood movie nights.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into sticks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Gather three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning.
- Cut mozzarella into sticks about 1 inch thick and lay on parchment paper.
- Dredge each stick in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Chill the breaded sticks in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry cheese sticks in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 cheese sticks (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 180mg