Description
Crispy homemade mozzarella sticks with a golden crust and gooey center, perfect for dipping in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups Panko
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 12 ounces low moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into pieces 3-inch x ¾ inch (or 12 oz string cheese cut in half)
- Homemade marinara, for dipping
- 1 quart vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
- Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
- Combine Panko and Italian seasoning in a third bowl.
- Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, then dip in eggs, and roll in Panko mixture.
- Freeze coated sticks for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry sticks in batches until golden, about 30 seconds per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Freezing helps prevent cheese from melting too quickly.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mozzarella sticks, homemade, crispy, appetizer, fried cheese