Description
Mozzarella Sticks: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (preferably Italian style)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Cut the mozzarella sticks in half if desired; this makes them easier to handle and dip.
- In three shallow bowls, set up your breading stations.
- Bowl 1: Combine the flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Bowl 2: Beat the eggs until well-combined.
- Bowl 3: Place the breadcrumbs.
- Dip each mozzarella stick in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Shake off excess flour.
- Next, dip the floured cheese stick into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Finally, roll the egg-coated mozzarella stick in the breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to adhere. Repeat for all sticks.
- Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes. This helps them retain their shape while frying.
- In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add a few mozzarella sticks at a time into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Once cooked, transfer the mozzarella sticks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- For the best experience, serve your mozzarella sticks warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 140mg