Easy Irresistible Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Flavorful ooey gooey deliciousness!
Servings 6
Calories 173kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- marinara sauce warmed, for dipping
Instructions
- Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks in half in the middle to make 24 shorter pieces.
- Heat 2-3" of oil to 350 F in a Dutch oven or deep fryer.
- While the oil is heating, make the cheese sticks.
- Place the breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl or small pie plate.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour.
- Get each side of stick, including the ends, coated well.
- Shake off any excess flour.
- Beat the two eggs and place in a small bowl.
- Dip the sticks into the eggs and coat well. Get the ends of the cheese sticks, too. All of it. Don't miss a spot!
- Transfer the sticks to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Roll them to coat, pressing down on them as you go. Also get the ends. Don't rush this. You want the breadcrumbs to coat them completely and evenly.
- Working in batches if needed, fry the sticks for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove to a wire rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve with warmed marinara for dipping.
Notes
Also great dipped in pizza sauce and Ranch dressing!
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg