Description
Homemade cheese sticks that are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, perfect for snacks or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
- Freshly chopped parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese by cutting the mozzarella sticks in half if desired.
- Set up dredging stations with flour, beaten eggs, and a breadcrumb mixture.
- Dredge the cheese sticks in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F.
- Fry the cheese sticks until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
You can freeze prepared cheese sticks before frying. Fry from frozen, adding extra cooking time. Baking is a healthier alternative if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cheese sticks
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg