Description
Indulge in the cheesy goodness of homemade mozzarella sticks, the ultimate comfort food that brings restaurant-style flavors right to your kitchen. Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these delectable treats are perfect for parties, movie nights, or as a fun snack. With easy preparation steps and minimal ingredients, you can impress your family and friends with this irresistible appetizer. Serve them hot with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch as they disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 string cheese sticks (cut in half)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons milk
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, another with a mix of breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper, and the last with beaten eggs and milk.
- Dip each cheese stick into flour, then egg mixture, followed by breadcrumbs. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating for extra crunch.
- Place coated sticks on a parchment-lined sheet pan and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Fry cheese sticks in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mozzarella sticks (56g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg