Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these homemade mozzarella sticks! Perfectly crispy on the outside and deliciously gooey on the inside, these cheesy delights are a crowd-pleaser for any gathering or movie night. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up these irresistible snacks in no time. Serve them alongside marinara sauce for a classic touch or get creative with your favorite dips. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer or a late-night treat, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 string cheese (cut in half crosswise)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons milk
- Oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and the last with breadcrumbs seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Dip each cheese stick first in flour, then in the egg mixture, followed by breadcrumbs. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb dip for extra crunch.
- Freeze coated cheese sticks for at least 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry frozen sticks in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with parsley, 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 (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg