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Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks prepared dish

Fried mozzarella cheese sticks are a deliciously crispy appetizer that features gooey melted cheese encased in a golden breadcrumb coating. Perfect for dipping in marinara sauce, these cheese sticks are sure to please any crowd. Enjoy them as a savory snack or a fun addition to your meal!

This recipe is italian style, snack, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include mozzarella cheese, black pepper, bread crumbs, eggs.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 400 g mozzarella cheese (cut into sticks)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups bread crumbs (seasoned)
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Begin by cutting the mozzarella cheese into sticks, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with seasoned bread crumbs.
  3. Dip each mozzarella stick first into the flour, ensuring it is fully coated, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs.
  4. Once all the cheese sticks are breaded, heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Carefully add the breaded mozzarella sticks to the hot oil in batches, frying until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Remove the fried cheese sticks from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  7. Serve the fried mozzarella cheese sticks hot with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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