Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Delicious homemade mozzarella cheese sticks with a crispy exterior and gooey center, perfect for snacking or sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Bread crumbs
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks, about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
- Set up a breading station with flour mixed with salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs.
- Dip each cheese stick into flour, shake off excess, then coat in beaten egg, and finally roll in bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until ready.
- Fry the cheese sticks in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, add Italian herbs to the bread crumbs or try different cheeses for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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