Description
Indulge in these crispy, gooey homemade mozzarella sticks—perfect for gatherings or late-night snacks!
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Oil for frying (enough to fill your skillet or fryer)
Instructions
- Preparation Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Workspace
- Set up three bowls: combine flour, salt, and pepper in the first bowl; place beaten eggs in the second; and fill the third with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- 2. Cut the Cheese
- Slice fresh mozzarella into uniform sticks, about one inch wide.
- 3. Dredge Each Stick
- Coat each mozzarella stick in flour first, shaking off excess. Dip it in the egg mixture, then roll it in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- 4. Chill the Sticks
- Place coated mozzarella sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to firm them up.
- 5. Heat Oil
- In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C).
- 6. Fry Until Golden
- Fry chilled mozzarella sticks in batches for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Use tongs to remove them and let drain on paper towels.
- 7. Serve Warm
- Enjoy your mozzarella sticks warm with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mozzarella sticks (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg