Description
Crispy, golden mozzarella sticks with a warm, gooey center—perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 string mozzarella cheese sticks (about 1 oz / 28 g each), cut in halves to make 24 pieces
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups (approx. 100 g) plain breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan (optional — mix into breadcrumbs)
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut), about 3–4 cups for deep frying
Instructions
- Cut each string cheese stick in half and place on a tray. Freeze for 15–20 minutes for best adhesion.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour seasoned with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with breadcrumbs mixed with remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and optional Parmesan.
- Dredge each cheese piece in flour, dip in eggs, and then coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Double-dip for a thicker crust.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the cheese sticks in small batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown. Turn as needed.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Let rest for 1–2 minutes before serving with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a healthier version, bake or air-fry instead of deep-frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg