Mozzarella Sticks
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Mozzarella Sticks
Description
This recipe uses string cheese cut in half and coated through a three-step process involving seasoned flour, an egg and milk wash, and a panko breadcrumb mixture seasoned with parsley and oregano. Freezing the coated sticks for 20 to 30 minutes before frying firms them up, preventing the cheese from leaking during cooking. The sticks fry in hot vegetable oil at 350-375°F for about 30 to 60 seconds until crispy and golden brown on all sides.
These mozzarella sticks offer a crunchy exterior with melted, gooey cheese inside, making them a popular appetizer or snack. They are best served immediately when hot and accompanied by dipping sauces such as marinara or ranch, providing contrasting flavors and textures.
For convenience, you can bread the cheese sticks and freeze them in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to a month, frying them straight from frozen. This makes them easy to prepare ahead of time for quick frying later.
Ingredients
- 12 string cheese sticks
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Unwrap 12 cheese sticks and cut them in half crosswise.
- Combine flour, paprika, and salt in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. In a second bag, mix panko, parsley and oregano. In a bowl, beat eggs and milk together.
- Add 5 or 6 cheese sticks to the bowl with eggs and milk and toss around to coat. Transfer sticks to the flour bag and shake around, then return them to the milk bowl, making sure to coat every side. Finally, add the sticks to the panko bag and toss to coat. Place panko-coated sticks on a baking sheet. Repeat to coat all the remaining cheese sticks.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. This will ensure that the cheese does not ooze out of the coating while frying.
- Heat a few inches of the vegetable oil in a large frying pan to 350-375 degrees F.
- Working in batches, fry sticks in the oil until golden brown on all sides, 30-60 seconds.
- Serve immediately with Marinara Sauce or Ranch Dressing.
Notes
- You can prepare and bread the mozzarella sticks in advance and store them frozen for up to one month before frying.
- Frying from frozen ensures the breading stays intact and the cheese remains melted inside.
- Serve immediately after frying with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24sticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1stick | |
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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