Description
Crispy mozzarella sticks are the ultimate comfort food, transforming any gathering into a cheesy delight. With golden, crunchy exteriors and gooey melted cheese inside, these irresistible snacks are perfect for game nights or cozy movie marathons. Made with simple ingredients, they offer a satisfying treat that pairs beautifully with marinara or ranch dressing. Get ready for compliments as you whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (enough for deep frying)
Instructions
- Prepare your breading station with three shallow bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs mixed with salt, and one for panko bread crumbs.
- Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks about 1 inch thick.
- Dredge each cheese stick in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches about 350°F.
- Fry the sticks in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mozzarella sticks (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 130mg