Description
Quick, easy, and crispy mozzarella sticks that are gooey on the inside and crunchy on the outside, perfect for snacks or party food.
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, 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
Dry the cheese well for better coating. Freeze longer for best results and double-coat for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg