Description
Delightful crispy mozzarella sticks with a gooey cheese center, perfect for parties or movie nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese: Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks about 1/2 inch thick.
- Set Up Your Breading Station: Place flour in one bowl, beat the eggs in a second bowl, and mix breadcrumbs with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
- Dredge the Cheese Sticks: Coat each cheese stick in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat the Oil: Pour oil into a deep frying pan or pot, heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Cheese Sticks: Fry them for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Drain and Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider double dredging the cheese sticks and chilling them before frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg