Description
Crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for game day, movie nights, or a simple indulgence, these cheese sticks deliver a satisfying crunch and irresistible flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. With just a few basic ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a delicious snack ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace with three shallow dishes: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning.
- Cut mozzarella into sticks about 1-inch thick.
- Dredge each stick in flour, dip in egg wash, then roll in seasoned breadcrumbs. Repeat this process twice for extra crunch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry cheese sticks in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 cheese sticks (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg