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Fried Cheese Sticks

Fried cheese sticks are a delicious and classic appetizer that is coated in batter and deep-fried till golden brown and crispy! They are the perfect party snack to pair homemade marinara sauce!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 cheese sticks
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 oz string cheese I used mozzarella and cheddar
  • 2 cups Panko bread crumbs plain or regular Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Fill a deep frying pan or skillet with about 2 inches of oil and heat over high heat until sizzling.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a separate shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs with Italian Herbs seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  4. Unwrap the string cheese sticks. Dip each one into the buttermilk mixture, let excess liquid drip, then toss in the breadcrumbs mixture, then quickly again in the buttermilk mixture, and lastly again in breadcrumbs.
  5. Add to the pan with hot oil. Deep fry for ONLY about 1 minute total, cooking 20-30 seconds on one side and 20-30 seconds on the other side, just until the crust is golden brown.
  6. Place fried cheese sticks on paper towels briefly to drain excess oil, then serve immediately with a homemade marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Information

Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 445mg (19%) Potassium 59mg (2%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 145IU (3%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cheese sticks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 445mg 19%
Potassium 59mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 145IU 3%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.