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Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Delicious and crispy homemade mozzarella sticks, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese
  • 12 oz Mozzarella cheese cut into sticks
Breading
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 2 cups Breadcrumbs preferably Italian seasoned
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Oil
  • 4 cups Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks and set aside.
  2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Breading
  1. Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  2. Place the breaded sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Frying
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry the mozzarella sticks in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add herbs to the breadcrumbs.

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