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Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Crispy and cheesy homemade mozzarella sticks that are perfect for snacking or appetizers.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 15 mozzarella sticks
Calories 138 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Medium-sized saucepan
  • thermometer

Ingredients
  

Breading Mixture

  • 1.5 cups plain Panko to be crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon table salt

Batter

  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cups all-purpose flour

Main Ingredient

  • 1 lb whole milk mozzarella block can substitute with 15 string cheese

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil for frying

Dipping Sauce

  • Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Crush panko crumbs in a Ziploc bag until fine.
  • Mix crushed panko with Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a shallow dish.
  • Beat eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
  • Pour all-purpose flour into another shallow bowl.
  • Cut mozzarella block into 15 sticks if using a block.
  • Dip each cheese stick in flour, then egg, and finally panko mixture, ensuring full coverage.
  • Arrange breaded sticks on a wire rack and freeze for at least 1 hour.

Frying Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan until it reaches 350F (175C).
  • Fry 2 sticks at a time for about 1 minute until golden brown, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Enjoy warm with marinara sauce.

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 415F (210C), line a baking sheet with foil, and spray with cooking spray.
  • Arrange sticks on the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden.

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 390F (200C) and spray the basket with cooking spray.
  • Place sticks in the air fryer and cook for 6-8 minutes, tossing halfway through.

Notes

Customize cooking method based on preference for frying, baking, or air frying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mozzarella stickCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 281mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 238IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizer, cheese sticks, Easy Recipe, fried cheese, Homemade Mozzarella Sticks, Snack
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