Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these homemade mozzarella sticks! Perfectly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, they’re great for parties or a cozy night in. Serve them hot with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch as they become an instant crowd-pleaser. This easy recipe guarantees cheesy bliss with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (cut into sticks)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by setting up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning.
- Slice the mozzarella into sticks about 1-inch wide and 3-4 inches long.
- Dredge each stick in flour, dip into eggs, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the sticks in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mozzarella sticks (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg