Crispy Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Crispy Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are crunchy on the outside and melty on the inside, perfect as a snack or party appetizer with marinara dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks (cut from block or string cheese)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dip each mozzarella stick into flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Repeat egg and breadcrumb steps for a double coating.
- Place the coated cheese sticks on a tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the cheese sticks in batches until golden brown, about 1–2 minutes per batch.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Freezing is crucial to prevent cheese from leaking during frying.
- Double coating enhances the crunch and helps sealing.
- Try panko for extra crispiness.
- Bake or air fry as healthier alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cheese sticks
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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