Mozzarella Sticks

Make this homemade Mozzarella Sticks recipe for the ultimate appetizer with gooey, melted cheese coated with crispy, fried breadcrumbs!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Freeze Time 2

Total Time 2 12

Servings people

Calories 327kcal

Author Tonia Larson

Equipment

Ingredients

12 mozzarella cheese sticks
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup plain bread crumbs
2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 eggs beaten
peanut oil for frying

Instructions

Cut the cheese sticks in half. Set aside.
In a wide shallow bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, plain bread crumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Put the flour in a second bowl and the beaten eggs in a third bowl.
Coat the cheese sticks halves in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs mixture. Coat with the eggs and breadcrumbs a second time.
Place in a parchment-lined pan and freeze for at least 2 hours.
Heat oil in a deep fryer (or use a large pot with a thermometer) to 350˚F. Remove the cheese sticks from the freezer and deep fry them 5-6 at a time for 2 minutes until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve with marinara sauce.

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Notes

Nutrition facts were calculated using 1/4 cup of oil since most of it wasn't absorbed. Your results may vary depending on your oil temperature, length of cooking time, and the fryer you use.

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