Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Mozzarella Sticks with this easy recipe. These crispy and gooey snacks are perfect for parties or as a tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
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Cheese Sticks:
- 250 g Block of Mozzarella Cut into 1/2″x1/2″(1.3cmx1.3cm) sticks
Batter:
- 1 Egg
- 30 ml Milk
- 30 g All-Purpose Flour
Breadcrumb Mixture:
- 100 g Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
Other:
- Vegetable Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the Mozzarella: Cut the mozzarella block into sticks.
- Prepare the Coating Stations: Set up bowls with flour, egg and milk, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat the Sticks: Dredge the cheese in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Double Coat: Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating.
- Freeze: Freeze coated sticks for at least 1 hour.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F, fry sticks until golden.
- Drain and Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with sauce.
Notes
- Cutting the cheese evenly ensures even frying.
- Double coating helps keep the cheese inside.
- Freezing prevents cheese from melting out.
- Oil should be at 350°F for perfect frying.
- Serve with marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 6 sticks)
- Calories: 1200 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 2667mg
- Fat: 65g
- Saturated Fat: 36g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 79g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 74g
- Cholesterol: 365mg
